Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
Where to see the North American Harvard in the UK
The gazetteer records 6 North American Harvard airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 6 UK collections, in 4 regions: London & Around, East of England, South West England, Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar | Westerham | London & Around | North American Harvard |
| Bournemouth Aviation Museum | Christchurch | South West England | North American Harvard IIB Composite |
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | Yeovil | South West England | North American Harvard III EX976 |
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | North American AT-16 Harvard II |
| Newark Air Museum | Newark | Midlands & Lincolnshire | North American Harvard |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | North American Harvard IIB FE905 |
The North American Harvard in brief
| Type | North American Harvard (II/III/AT-16) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1935 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | ~20,000 (family) |
| Top speed | 208 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 6 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 6 |
Serials are the gazetteer's survey snapshot of what each collection records on charge — restorations move between workshops and reserve hangars, so check the museum page for opening times and current display status before travelling. Every type across all 118 museums is indexed in the Compendium.