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BT-9 BC-1 NA-26 NA-41

Sun Apr 10, 2016 4:06 pm

Many beautiful pictures on this page.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 069&type=3

I have a hard time identifying the predecessors of the family of T-6.

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The fuselage is close to that of BT-9, but the landing gear is retractable.

An idea of the type ?

NA-26, BT-9C BC-1 ???

Thx !!

Re: BT-9 BC-1 NA-26 NA-41

Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:59 am

My guess is that it is a BC-1 (NA-26 or NA-36), perhaps from the final batch of AC38-356 to AC38-447. The view of the bottom engine cowl is blocked, which might show what is called by some the "thin chin" air scoop of this model.

Randy

Re: BT-9 BC-1 NA-26 NA-41

Mon Apr 11, 2016 2:19 pm

Hi guys. This is definitely an NA-36/BC-1. The one and only NA-26 had an odd shape to the rear sliding portion of the canopy. The trailing edge actually sloped forward, rather than being at 90 degrees. See here:

http://www.t6harvard.com/Harvard_NA-26.html

cheers
Doug

Re: BT-9 BC-1 NA-26 NA-41

Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:38 pm

Would this be 38-399? I've seen several photos of a/c assigned to Wright that had the last three digits of the serial on the fin.

Re: BT-9 BC-1 NA-26 NA-41

Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:44 pm

Almost a Wirraway
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