Special Hobby 72447 Harvard Mk.II/ IIA/ IIB 'The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan' 1/72 – Plastic Aircraft Model Kit

We present a high-quality plastic model kit – Special Hobby 72447 Harvard Mk.II/ IIA/ IIB 'The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan' in 1/72 scale. This kit allows you to faithfully recreate one of the most iconic training aircraft of World War II, widely used by British Commonwealth countries within the pilot training program.

Historical Information and Usage

The North American Harvard (also known as the T-6 Texan) was a trainer aircraft produced by the American company North American Aviation. The Mk.II, IIA, and IIB variants were the main training equipment in countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand during World War II and the postwar years. The model replicates aircraft used during the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP), a pilot training program for allied airmen that played a fundamental role in preparing tens of thousands of aircrew for combat operations on all fronts.

The Harvard Mk.II was widely used from the early 1940s, both for basic and advanced pilot training, as well as for liaison and observation missions.

• Scale: 1/72
• Countries of use: United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other Commonwealth countries
• Period: World War II, postwar period
• Product category: Plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Set contents: sprues with parts, assembly instructions, optional decals for different BCATP versions

Model Details and Recommendation

The Special Hobby 72447 model features high detail accuracy, faithfully reproducing the distinctive shape and cockpit interior, making it not only a great base for an out-of-the-box build but also an excellent starting point for advanced modeling and customization. The decals enable several marking options matching those used during the BCATP.

Maximum fidelity to the original, well-fitting parts, and a well-thought-out instruction make this product ideal for both intermediate and experienced modelers. The model is recommended for ages 12 and up.

• Assembly difficulty: 3/5
• Glue and paints are not included

We recommend this model to all World War II aviation enthusiasts and collectors of training aircraft models. It is a perfect addition to a historical collection or as a base for dioramas focused on Allied pilot training.