The North American Aviation T6 Harvard was developed from the NA-16 in 1935. It was known as the AT-6 to the US Army, the SNJ to the US Navy and the Harvard to the Royal Air Force. Historically the AT-6 was one of the more important aircraft to come out of the late 1930's.Few realised that upon this single type, more than any other, the Allied war effort would depend for its well trained pilots. The ruggedness and versatility of the Texan, as it later became known, was used to teach carrier landings, aerial gunnery, aerial photography and also bombing, not to mention basic and advanced military training under instrument flight.

In 1938, the British Harvards began to arrive at Liverpool docks for reassembly at RAF Shawbury in January 1939, an order for 200 aircraft was placed. When production ceased, a total of over 22,000 of these aircraft had been built (including Canadian licensed built variants), and more than 10,000 British pilots had been trained on them, not to mention those from Canada, America, Rhodesia and South Africa, with many moving onto Spitfires, Mustangs and other types. Even the Japanese built a variant under license in 1940, albeit with a Japanese engine and in the 1960's were to receive AT-6's from the US Government to enable former Japanese Navy pilots to re-qualify.

The Luftwaffe's new Flying Training School was opened in 1955 with 145 brand new Canadian built Harvard 4's under the US Military Defence Aid Program, and manned by RAF instructors. At some time, nearly every Air Force in the world operated the type, with 14 Air Forces still using them as recently as 1985. Sadly, there is now only a handful being operated by military forces, particularly since the replacement of South Africa's fleet of over 100 Harvards in 1996.

A flight in the T6 Harvard is a memorable experience and makes an ideal gift for any occasion. Ring us for a voucher or click here to use our online Booking Form.

THE MINI - £215 – 15mins chocks (approx. a six mile circuit)
THE THIRTY - £345 - 30mins chock to chock (20mins airborne)
THE FORTY - £445 - 40mins chock to chock (30mins airborne)
THE FIFTY - £545 – 50mins chock to chock (40mins airborne)
THE MAXI - £645 – 60mins chock to chock (50mins airborne)

We are located at Shoreham Airport, Sussex on the south coast of England. For more information on how to get to us click here.

Those who haven't flown before will receive a briefing on the 'effects of controls'. Once strapped in, you will also be briefed on safety procedures. This aircraft is equipped with dual controls and at an appropriate time your flight instructor will hand you control of the aircraft.

For pilots and student pilots "one for the log book". Find out what it is like to fly a warbird with our instructor. Feel the positive control response and sample aerobatic qualities!

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The T6 Harvard is available as an individual reward incentive, or for a group. All flights are conducted as Trial Lessons by a qualified Flying Instructor. Call us with your particular requirements.

No previous experience is neccesary. All flights are with an experienced and qualified instructor.

You can either book your flight or buy a voucher by telephone with your credit card, or post payment with a completed booking form, which is available from our office at Shoreham. Please ring us on +44 (0) 1273 462 784.

Flights are operated from our home base at Shoreham Airport all year round and at other airfields April to October. Please reserve your flight no later than 24 hours beforehand. But we will always try to fit you in at short notice.

If you would like to book a flight on the T6 Harvard please click here to use our online Booking Form.