The "pursuit" plane at the center of the plot is the Aero Engineering Aeroneer 1-B, a prototype trainer developed in the mid-30's. The design was a little ahead of its time in 1936, featuring all-metal construction, cantilever wings and tail assembly, and an enclosed cabin. This was the only unit completed, as the anticipated orders from civilian flying schools never appeared, and Aero Engineering's assets were sold to a James Phillips, forming Phillips Aviation (not to be confused with the aviation division of Phillips Petroleum). Phillips upgraded the engine to compete for the US Army Air Corps basic trainer contract in 1939, but the Army chose other basic trainers (the Fairchild PT-19 and Ryan PT-20/21/22) instead.

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