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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA1502 CCF Harvard Mk. 4, Flugdienstaffel Technische Schule 1, Kaufbeuren, Bavaria, Germany, 1960

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.

Harvard IV and the schools 555 of the ultimate version, the Harvard 4 were 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.

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

“always in the employment” Force Technical School 50th anniversary

Federation coat of arms Air Force Technical School 1

THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES NOT THE RETAIL VERSION

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