Dave Doe wrote:
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, george152 says...
Dave Doe wrote:

What were you flying? - the Tigermoth? or Stearman?

DH82

My late Dad did his training in one, on the West Coast. It was very
cheap due to being heavily subsidised as part of the war training effort
back in the early 40's.


Yes.
Sadly I didn't get in on that scheme as it was on offer until the mid 50s.