barit1
Your description of the Harvard research aircraft is the product of someone's imagination. The name "Harvard" is only peripherally related to Harvard University, as I will describe.
For the NRC's own description, see: http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/obj/iar-ira/doc/harvard_eng.pdf
However, more insight into aviation history is needed to understand why it's called a Harvard. Early in WWII, military trainer aircraft types were given popular names in keeping with their pilot training roles. Examples are the "Cornell", "Yale", and "Harvard". These were all US designs, frequently used by Allied nations.
After the war, the Harvard was deemed such a good trainer that Canada re-started its production in an upgraded version called Harvard Mark IV.
The aircraft was so well regarded that NRC modified the 50-year-old plane into a flying laboratory.
For the NRC's own description, see: http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/obj/iar-ira/doc/harvard_eng.pdf
However, more insight into aviation history is needed to understand why it's called a Harvard. Early in WWII, military trainer aircraft types were given popular names in keeping with their pilot training roles. Examples are the "Cornell", "Yale", and "Harvard". These were all US designs, frequently used by Allied nations.
After the war, the Harvard was deemed such a good trainer that Canada re-started its production in an upgraded version called Harvard Mark IV.
The aircraft was so well regarded that NRC modified the 50-year-old plane into a flying laboratory.