Harvard "B1"   #10SFTS  Dauphin Manitoba

Roaring almost to a perpendicular angle, Squadron Leader Dupont started the loop to loop, and then just as he levelled the top of the loop and was upside down, rolled the plane over and come out flying in the opposite direction. The plane spun and twisted like a golden leaf in the air...(excerpt from the grand opening day ceremonies of April 13, 1941)

Photos from the book "Wings Over Dauphin": A History of a Forgotten Era by Elsie Lesyk 1995 107pp isbn#1550563696

I am using Nick Ziroli AT6 plans. A short kit was purchased from  A&Models in Florida. The quality of the laser cut short kit was top notch. I hope to have the 1/5 scale model flying by May 2009.

The specs of the 1/5 scale model are:

Wingspan : 101", Wing Area : 1500 sq. in., Length : 70", Weight : 24 to 32 pounds