Pilatus P3 Swiss Airforce Primary Trainer
1956-1994

Pilatus Aircraft Factory was started in 1952 under the direction of Henry ( Heinrich ) Fierz to develop the two seater P3 primary and advanced trainer Aircraft.
Henry Fierz had been on the design staff of the Swiss Comte Aircraft Factory.

After its bankruptcy, he immigrated to England and then to the USA, where he worked for several companies during World War II. He returned to Switzerland to work as Chief Designer for the fledgling Pilatus Aircraft Company.

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