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General Background

In 1955 the USAF developed a technical training center that taught 39 different courses such as aircraft and engine repair, air traffic control, weapons and ammunition, electronics, aerial photograph nature, intelligence and logistics. In 1956 schools were set up in 5-6 locations within Germany with one being in Kaufbeuren in the SW corner of Bavaria. This was considered the birth of the modern day Luftwaffe but it wasn't until November 1957 that full control was assumed by Luftwaffe.

The Aircraft

The ultimate version, the Harvard 4 was produced by the Canada Car and Foundry during the 1950s and supplied to the RCAF, USAF and Bundeswehr. Through the Mutual Defence Assistance Program (MDAP) Canada supplied 135 Harvard Mk IV for $1 per unit to the Luftwaffe. The Harvard Mk IV was used mainly with the FFS "A" (flight leader school) in Landsberg between 1956 and 1966. Some planes went to the TSLw "1" (Technical Training School) in Kaufbeuren where 39 different courses were taught.

Specifications :

Manufacturer :	CCF - Canadian Car and Foundry, Montreal
Powerplant :	9 cylinders radial engine of the type Pratt & Whitney R-1340 ON – 1
Length :	8.85 m / 29.03 ft.
Height :	3.58 m / 11.75 ft.
Wing Span :	12.81 m / 42.02 ft.
Empty Weight :	1890 kg. / 4166.73 lb.
Maximum Take Off Weight :	2400 kg. / 5291.09
Maximum Speed :	330 km/h at 1500 m / 205.05 mph at 4921.25 ft.
Cruising Speed :	270km/h / 167.77 mph
Service Ceiling :	6500 m. / 21325.45 ft.
Range :	1200 km. / 745.64 mi.
Crew :	2