P-64 (Replica) Run-up | Military Aviation Museum

In the years leading up to American involvement in World War II, nations all around the world were scrambling to reequip their air forces with new fighters. To meet the need and turn a profit, several American
manufacturers produced basic, but modern fighters with metal skins, enclosed cockpits, and retractable gear as comparatively inexpensive export fighters. North American produced and delivered seven such export fighters for the Peruvian Air Force designated the NA-50 and produced six for the Royal Thai Air Force with the designation NA-68. Before the NA-68s were delivered to Thailand, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The NA-68s were dispersed to training bases in the continental U.S. with the new designation P-64 and used as utility aircraft.
Only one original NA-50 and one P-64 are left today, with about half a dozen modified North American AT-6/SNJs flying today as replicas. The museum’s P-64 replica is a modified and converted 1943 North American SNJ-4 Texan. Join us to see this unique WWII replica take to the skies over Pungo.
Saturdays at 1pm from May to September, the Military Aviation Museum will be showcasing historical aircraft and commemorating important wartime events through narrated flying demonstrations.
Summer of Flight is included in your general museum admission and free for museum members. Each event starts at 1:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
Flights, Aircraft and Topics subject to change. Due to inclement weather, dates may be rescheduled to a later date or canceled. All flights are weather and maintenance permitting.
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