The Collings Foundation of Stowe, MA has received a 1944 Fairchild M-62A (PT-19A) s/n 9504AE, AAC 43-31512 requiring restoration. This particular aircraft was one of 477 built under license by the Aeronca Aircraft Corporation of Middletown, Ohio during WWII and delivered to the Army Air Corps on February 6, 1944. This particular PT-19A was assigned to the Primary Pilot Training School at Tuskegee AAF in Tuskegee, Alabama on February 12, 1944.
What makes this particular PT-19A significant is that it is the only known PT-19A surviving that served at Tuskegee as a trainer for the African-American pilots undergoing Primary Training there. The aircraft is basically complete but will need a complete restoration in order to make it airworthy. The Collings Foundation is asking for donations in order to restore this historic aircraft. Please see the Collings Foundation website at www.collingsfoundation.org to make a $100 doantion or call them at 800-568-8924. They have also created a GoFundMe campaign as well, click HERE.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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