Information:
| Status: | On Display |
| Airworthiness: | Airworthy (flown regularly) |
| Type: | Trainer |
| Year: | 1952 |
| Serial Number: | CCF4 – 255 |
| Civil Registration: | CF-WXY |
| Current Markings: | RCAF 464 |
| Length: | 29 ft 6 in |
| Wingspan: | 42 ft 0.25 in |
| Power: | 600 hp |
| Engine: | 1 x Pratt & Whitney R-1340 |
| Maximum Speed: | 205 mph |
| Range: | 1118 miles |
| Restoration: | Tom Coates – TC Aviation |
Aircraft Description
The North American Harvard Mk IV, a single-engine advanced training aircraft, was developed between the wars and refined during the rapid expansion of the US and Canadian Armed Forces. First flown on April 15, 1936, it played a crucial role in training pilots during WWII.
Manufactured in 1952, the Harvard Mk IV, serial #CCF4 – 225, was built in Montreal, Canada. Designed for two pilots in tandem, it boasts a length of 29 ft 6 in and a wingspan of 42 ft 0.25 in. With a Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engine delivering 600 hp, it achieves a maximum speed of 205 mph and has a range of 1118 miles.
Restored to flying condition by TC Aviation in Saskatoon, this aircraft represents a significant piece of aviation history, contributing extensively to pilot training and the war effort. Visit the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum to explore the legacy of the North American Harvard Mk IV.
