N-4566V - 1941 VULTEE BT 13A

1941

VULTEE

BT-13A

N-4566V

41-10643

IFR

Used

2

The BT-13A featured on this site is N-4566V. It is the FIRST aircraft Frontier / Monach Airlines owned (see history). It was built by Vultee in late 1941. It is Serial # 41-10643, it was received on Jan. 09, 1942 and was initially assigned to the USAAF Basic Pilot Training School, Shaw AAF, Sumter SC on Jan. 18, 1942. It was transferred to the AAF Basic Pilot Training School, Gunter AAF, Montgomery AL on Sep.20, 1944. It was declared excess and disposed as surplus at Bush Field, Augusta GA on Oct. 28, 1944. It was modified for civilian use and given a N-number of N-4566V and serial number of 2960. Nov. 27, 1941 - Built by Vultee Serial # 41-10643 (2960) Jan. 09, 1942 - Received by the U.S. Government and was assigned to USAAF Basic Pilot Training School, Shaw AAF, Sumter SC on Jan. 18, 1942. Sep. 20, 1944 - Transferred to the AAF Basic Pilot Training School, Gunter AAF, Montgomery AL. Oct. 28, 1944 - Declared excess and disposed as surplus at Bush Field, Augusta GA. May 15, 1945 - FAA records show a bill of sale from the Defense Plant Corp. to W&B Flying School (Ray Wilson and F. W. Bonfils) for $ 3,800. July 07, 1945 - Registration was applied for - Aircraft Nos. 41-10643 / 54244 / 2960. July 17, 1945 - A airworthiness certificate was granted. Aug. 06, 1945 - Partnership between Ray Wilson and F. W. Bonfils split and Ray Wilson Inc. becomes full owner (1669 Broadway, Room 305, Denver, CO.) Dec. 27, 1945 - Bill of sale to J. W. Dumont , Rutledge Field, Dupont Co. July 19, 1946 - Letter to the FAA stating Ray Wilson Inc. has changed name to Monarch Airlines. Oct. 03, 1947 - Bill of sale to A. Margaret Hughes, 2619 East 12 th Av. Denver, Co. NOTE: Repairs orders to this time were done by Monarch Airlines. Jan. 12, 1951 - Bill of sale to Federal Heights Airport, 1100 North Federal Blvd. Denver, Co. Jan. 12, 1951 - Bill of sale to Dan McAnelly, 1485 S. Pearl St. Denver, Co. July 03, 1976 - Bill of sale to Dale Grashorn, From Mike Davi (California) July 31, 1984 - Bill of sale to Dale Grashorn, From Dan McAnelly NOTE: Two bills of sale were shown to Dale from two different people. Mike Davi was storing the parts for Dan McAnelly and tried to sell it. Dale ended up purchasing it from Dan McAnelly and this is why there are 2 bills of sale to one person. Oct. 05, 2000 - Bill of sale to Matthew Cutter (Durango, Colorado), From Dale Grasshorn (Dubuque, Iowa) The history of how it was moved from Colorado to California is sketchy. If you know of any of the owners of this aircraft through-out the years, please let me know. It went to Iowa for the next 24+ years and was totally pulled apart. A full restoration was being done by a WWII veteran. He injured his hand by a unrelated incident creating a movement disability, this forced him to stop on the project. On October 5, 2000 I purchased the aircraft and brought them back to Colorado. I am looking to trade it out for a flying aircraft 4 or more seats. Please call or email me for additional pictures and information. For Sale or Trade (4+ seat aircraft / twin or fast single)

Frame has been stripped, media blasted, inspected, repainted and re-filled (oil).

922

27

SMOH

SCMOH

Rebuilt by Aero-Engines Inc.

Complete with spinner, needs overhaul.

Complete ground-up restoration. Restoring to 100% military set-up. Restoration is over 80% complete and is basically needing final assembly.

100% Military Configuration with Origional Military Radio's. All gauges are yellow tagged and rebuilt. This included all new faces.

spare parts and motor.

Polished Aluminum.

Feel free to come look it over. The work is top notch. Feel free to bring your IA and have him look it over.