Harvard Mark II - Dunnville, ON
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
N 42° 54.256 W 079° 37.000
17T E 612928 N 4751112
Quick Description: Located out front of the Dunnville library is this aircraft from World War II
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 9/22/2007 6:49:31 AM
Waymark Code: WM28DQ
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member Dew Crew
Views: 55

Long Description:


As detailed on a plaque at the site, the Harvard Mark II was the priciple secondary training aircraft used by the R.C.A.F. during WWII.

Nearly 2500 British Commonwealth received their flying service training on this type of aircraft at No. 6 Service Flying Training School R.C.A.F Dunnville from Oct 31st 1940 to December 1st 1944.

It stands as a tribute to the 47 service men that made the supreme sacrifice as well as to all those that served.

Hope you enjoy the Waymark Visit!

The Blue Quasar

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Harvard Mark II

Tail Number: (S/N): 2766

Construction:: original aircraft

Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Library

inside / outside: outside

Other Information:: Not listed

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Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)

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