| Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series (Propeller Powered) HA1522 exclusive release for Tiger Hobbies UK T-6 KF 183 currently on Task at Boscombe Down |
KF183 History
Manufactured by Noordyn Aviation Ltd in Montreal Canada as airframe Number
14A-1884, KF183 arrived at Liverpool in May 1944. After a modification programme, it
was allocated to 7(P) AFU in December 1944 and later that same month, the aircraft was
transferred to No 7 SFTS at Peterborough until October 1945. Following a further
modification programme, KF183 was transferred to No 3 FTS at Feltwell, remaining there
until November 1947. Following this, KF183 was sent to the Air Torpedo Development
Unit at Gosport until January 1953 when it was re-allocated to A&AEE and eventually
QinetiQ at MOD Boscombe Down where it has served ever since.
The Harvard makes an excellent camera platform for low speed work and in particular it
has been used to film many parachute dropping trials.
As well as Trials support Photochase, the aircraft is flown by ETPS and for Continuation
Training (CT). In addition to the above the Harvard is used by Battle of Britain Memorial
Flight (BBMF) and Royal Navy Historic Flight (RNHF) and other selected pilots, as a tail
wheel training aircraft.
Manufactured by Noordyn Aviation Ltd in Montreal Canada as airframe Number
14A-1884, KF183 arrived at Liverpool in May 1944. After a modification programme, it
was allocated to 7(P) AFU in December 1944 and later that same month, the aircraft was
transferred to No 7 SFTS at Peterborough until October 1945. Following a further
modification programme, KF183 was transferred to No 3 FTS at Feltwell, remaining there
until November 1947. Following this, KF183 was sent to the Air Torpedo Development
Unit at Gosport until January 1953 when it was re-allocated to A&AEE and eventually
QinetiQ at MOD Boscombe Down where it has served ever since.
The Harvard makes an excellent camera platform for low speed work and in particular it
has been used to film many parachute dropping trials.
As well as Trials support Photochase, the aircraft is flown by ETPS and for Continuation
Training (CT). In addition to the above the Harvard is used by Battle of Britain Memorial
Flight (BBMF) and Royal Navy Historic Flight (RNHF) and other selected pilots, as a tail
wheel training aircraft.
| HARVARD Specifications Tandem twin seat trainer aircraft Single Pratt & Whitney Supercharged Wasp engine developing 550 hp Length overall 29 ft 0 in Wing Span 42 ft 1/4 in Height 11ft 8.5 in Weight empty 4,271 lbs Max T-O weight 5,671 lbs Max speed 205 mph Service ceiling 21,500 ft Endurance 4 hrs Range 750 miles |
True 1/72 scale
Professionally painted unique scheme
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied)
Option to display the model on a stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up
positions
Canopy opens
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
Highly collectable
Professionally painted unique scheme
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied)
Option to display the model on a stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up
positions
Canopy opens
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
Highly collectable
| This is a special limited production model made for Tiger Hobbies in the UK. There will only be 1000 pieces made and each model will come with a certificate. Anticipated release date September - November 2007. Price will be retail £19.99 For more information contact tigerhobbieslimited@tiscali.co.uk |
Please note the extra long
exhaust this is special for the
Boscombe Down Harvard
exhaust this is special for the
Boscombe Down Harvard
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