aerialbridge Posted April 9, 2018 Share #1 Posted April 9, 2018 My friend asked me if I could give her any identifying information on this aircraft and pilot. I'm guessing it's a Navy or USMC North American NJ-1 trainer, but confirmation from an expert is appreciated and if you can tell what service branch the flyer is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empireguns Posted April 9, 2018 Share #2 Posted April 9, 2018 short, stubby, aerial looks like a Buffalo Brewster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1Garandy Posted April 9, 2018 Share #3 Posted April 9, 2018 I agree that this picture is of a NAA SNJ. Not sure about the pilot. Not familiar with the boots the pilot is wearing. Wonder if it could be a civilian instructor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted April 9, 2018 Share #4 Posted April 9, 2018 Navy pilot in training standing on a SNJ. Being as the aircraft is overall blue, he could be a Marine. Photo cropped of a post-war SNJ-6 from Wiki: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted April 9, 2018 Thanks, fellas. This is what I know from my friend-- "granddaughter thinks he was in the Navy, but wasn't sure. Her grandmother was a Navy nurse, and that's when they met. He was allegedly shot down shortly after." I will pass on the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted April 10, 2018 Share #6 Posted April 10, 2018 For sure it is a NAVY or USMC aviator. He use a MKI vest, M426 flight suit M450 flight helmet with MKII goggle which is most characteristic for USN or USMC aviators. Regards, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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