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Wheeler, William M., 2nd Lt.
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Contact Info
Home Town Detroit
Date of Passing Jul 19, 2011
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Last Known Activity:
After returning to the US in August 1945, Lt. Wheeler worked for Data Digests, Inc., a major international financial publishing company, eventually becoming Vice President of Production and Distribution. In the 1970s, he worked as a Methods and Procedures Analyst on the A-10 Warthog and Space Shuttle projects at Fairchild Republic Company's Farmingdale, NY, plant. In 1977, he joined National Bank of North America and its successor, National Westminster Bank, initially as a Purchasing Manager and eventually, rising to Vice President/Director of Purchasing, Printing, Central Supply and Distribution.
He retired from the business world in 1991, and in 1999, began participating in The Tuskegee Airmen’s Speakers Bureau. He makes many presentations throughout the country in many different venues each year on his favorite subject — The Tuskegee Airmen story.
1943-1943, PT-17 Kaydet
From Year 1943
To Year 1943
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PT-17 Kaydet Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
Specifications StatsCentral Model Boeing-Stearman PT-17A Kaydet Length 25.03 ft | 7.63 m Width 32.15 ft | 9.80 m Height 9.15 ft | 2.79 m Engine(s) 1 x Continental R-670-5 Seven-cylinder radial delivering 220hp. Empty Weight 1,936 lbs | 878 kg MTOW 2,716 lbs | 1,232 kg Max Speed 124 mph | 199 km/h | 107 kts Max Range 505 miles | 812 km Ceiling 11,204 ft | 3,415 m | 2.1 miles Climb Rate Not Available Hardpoints 0 Armament None. Accommodations 2