The free disposal of the aircraft HARVARD S/N 493424, of the Air Force, together with the air engine (A/K) and its components, to the Public Benefit Foundation "IKAROS", "for its reconstruction and the then, as far as possible, restoring it to seaworthy condition" for a period of 2 years for the completion of the works, approved the Minister of National Defense Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos.
For this purpose, a relevant amendment to the existing contract between PA and the "IKAROS" Foundation was accepted. The non-profit organization undertook all the costs of transporting the historic aircraft, together with the aero engine (A/C) and its components, to a special repair center in the United Kingdom, repairing it, rebuilding the aircraft and, if possible, restoring it in flight condition. The relevant decision was posted today in Diaugeia.
The Air Force used numerous versions of the T-6, both American and British in origin. The first Greek pilots were trained on the type during WWII in Rhodesia, while the first Greek aircraft were ex-British Harvard Mk.II A/B and Mk.III delivered after 1945 and later supplemented by American T-6D/ G. For about twenty-two years (1947-1969) THE T-6D/G was used as the main trainer of the Aviation School, as the current Icaron School was then known. Outside of training, the T-6D/G saw extensive use during the Civil War, assigned to the 345th, 346th and 347th Reconnaissance Squadrons, in both reconnaissance and strike missions.
Role:Trainer / Reconnaissance / Bomber
Dimensions:Wing 12.8 m, length 8.99 m, height 3.58 m
Engine:1 x Pratt &Whitney R-1340-AN-1 (550 hp)
Armament:Gun turrets, rockets
Crew:2
Number in service:108
Country of manufacture:USA
Period of use:1945 – 1969
SOURCE:APE-ME