This plane was built in 1940. On July 31st 1992, this plane was involved in a major accident when the prop separated from the engine and hit a wing strut. Subsequently, both left wings collapsed and the plane spiralled down.
822 was one of 4 'Stearmans' performing at the Heart FM Air Display at Rougham. The aircraft is normally based at Priory Farm near former USAAF Base Tibenham.
Under maintenance at Arsenal Aeronaval Comandante Espora this plane is still flying in ceremonies as Independance Day and Naval Aviation Day. The pilot at back seat was Naval Aviation Chief Rear-admiral Cobarrubias.