Sierra embedded blanks with North American T-28C Trojan material.

All blanks will come with one COA per blank.
COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with foil COA seal.

The North American T-28C Trojan, a piston-engine military trainer, was a cornerstone of U.S. Navy pilot training in the post-World War II era. First flown in 1949 and entering service in 1950, it was designed to replace the T-6 Texan. Powered by a Wright R-1820-86 Cyclone engine producing 1,425 horsepower, the Trojan reached speeds of 343 mph and had a range of 1,060 miles. The T-28C variant, built for the Navy, featured a tailhook, shorter propeller, and reinforced structure for carrier landings, making it ideal for advanced training. Nearly 2,000 T-28s were produced, including 299 C models, training pilots in aerobatics, gunnery, and carrier operations. During the Vietnam War, some Trojans served in counter-insurgency roles. Its predictable handling and excellent visibility earned it the nickname “Pilot Maker.”

These pen blanks are crafted from the authentic fuselage skin of T-28C Trojan, Bureau Number 140597, preserving its legacy. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts, veterans, or collectors, they transform this trainer’s history into a unique writing instrument.

Bureau Number 140597 History: Accepted by the Navy in December 1956, BuNo 140597 served primarily with Training Squadrons Two (VT-2) and Three (VT-3) at NAS Whiting Field, Florida. In 1968, VT-3 set a record with 174 instructors and 162 T-28s, flying 110,000 instructional hours. Retired to the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center in 1975, it was sold in 1982.