An absolutely fantastic experience to fly in a genuine aircraft from the World War II era. The power of the aircraft was simply breath taking and when I asked Nigel the pilot to perform some basic aerobatics I was completely in my element. To be at the controls of this aircraft with all its history is something I will never forget…
This is our 1942 AT-6 Harvard IIA, a genuine WW2 fighter trainer. As well as being used as trainer during the war, the aircraft has also seen service with the South African and Portuguese air forces. Nowadays it has a much more peaceful life here at Earls Colne Airfield flown by its Chief pilot Nigel Willson. A flight in this aircraft is a pleasurable experience you will never forget.
| Span | 42 feet 1/4 inch |
|---|---|
| Length | 28 feet 11-7/8 inches |
| Seating | Tandem |
| Power plant | Pratt & Whitney Wasp R-1340-AN-1 550 horsepower (later uprated), air-cooled |
| Speed | 205 mph at 5,000 feet |
| Propeller | Controllable pitch |
