WB Brown Ryan YPT-16 AAF Trainer
WB Brown Ryan YPT-16 AAF Trainer art.
This artwork (By artist Ron Finger) depicts “Willa Beatrice Brown (January 22, 1906 – July 18, 1992) an American aviator, lobbyist, teacher, and civil rights activist. She was the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license in the United States, the first African American woman to run for the United States Congress, first African American officer in the Civil Air Patrol, and first woman in the U.S. to have both a pilot’s license and an aircraft mechanic’s license.”
Embark on a visual journey into the annals of aviation history with our captivating canvas art featuring the WB Brown Ryan YPT-16, an essential AAF Trainer. Meticulously crafted, this artwork pays tribute to the timeless design and historical significance of this iconic aircraft. With authentic colors and intricate detailing, it transports you to an era when the skies served as training grounds for the aviators of tomorrow, making it a distinctive addition to any space. The WB Brown Ryan YPT-16, celebrated for its role as an AAF Trainer, stands as a symbol of the dedication and skill required in the training of aviators during pivotal moments in aviation history. This canvas art encapsulates the spirit of early flight training and the enduring legacy of the WB Brown Ryan YPT-16. Whether you’re a vintage aviation enthusiast, a history buff, or simply appreciate fine art, this canvas art piece invites you to embrace the nostalgia and significance of a crucial era in aviation. Bring the allure of this remarkable AAF Trainer into your surroundings with this exceptional canvas art.
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Design by Ron Finger
MinnesotaMaj. Ron Finger, a freelance illustrator and member of Civil Air Patrol’s Minnesota Wing, was honored as Artist of the Year by the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, and as an Air Force Art Program artist, he documents U.S. Air Force operations while also creating historical emergency service art for Civil Air Patrol.
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Aviator Willa Beatrice Brown (1906–92) achieved numerous “firsts” in her lifetime, many of them earned through her tireless advocacy to integrate aviation programs. Brown began taking flying lessons in 1934, and over the next four years she earned an MBA at Northwestern University, her Master Mechanic Certificate, and her pilot’s license, making her the first Black woman to receive a license in the United States. Determined to give aspiring pilots opportunities, she and her husband opened the Coffey School of Aeronautics to train both men and women. A leader and promoter of the Chicago community of Black aviators, Brown, 33 years old when World War II began, seized the opportunity when Congress funded the Civil Aeronautics Authority (CAA) to begin 220 pilot training programs. Authorized as a CAA school in January 1940, Coffey was one of 11 sites for Black men to train as pilots and mechanics for the Air Force program at Tuskegee. Brown achieved another first in 1942 as the first African American woman to receive a commission as a lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an aviation lover, or simply appreciate fine art, this canvas captures the spirit of a bygone era and pays homage to the enduring impact of the WB Brown Ryan YPT-16 Silvered Wings in the world of flight. Embrace a piece of aviation history and bring the legacy of this remarkable aircraft into your surroundings with this striking canvas art.
A military version of the civilian Ryan STA, the YPT-16 became the first monoplane acquired by the U.S. Army Air Corps as a primary trainer. The Air Corps ordered 15 YPT-16s after purchasing a single Ryan STA-1 in 1939 for testing as the XPT-16. From 1940-1942, the Air Corps bought nearly 1,200 more similar Ryan trainers as PT-20s, PT-21s and PT-22s.
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