North American AT-6D/SNJ-5 Texan - 1943 Pearson Air Museum, Vancouver, WA, USA November 2, 2007 Known as “Old No. 7, this airplane was built in 1943 and used as a trainer during World War II. After the War it was sold as surplus for $750. The United States Air Force purchased the aircraft for $15,000 when the United Nations entered the Korean War where it was used as a reconnaissance aircraft.