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  • Welcome
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    • Introduction
    • The Airco DH4
    • Passenger Conversion
    • Rebuilding a Legend
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    • Retro_Days
  • Writing
    • War of the Worlds 1960 >
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      • Encomende Este Livro
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      • Ordina Questo Libro
      • この本を注文する
      • Bestel Dit Boek
      • Pedir Este Libro (MX)
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    • Snorkelling for Beginners
    • Existential Regret and Snorkelling
    • The Assassination of Iain Duncan Smith
    • The Lost Diaries of John Smith
    • The Death of An Aerodrome >
      • Chapter One
      • Chapter Two
      • Chapter Three
      • Chapter Four
      • Chapter Five
      • Chapter Six
      • Chapter Seven
      • Chapter Eight
      • Chapter Nine
      • Chapter Ten
      • Chapter Eleven
      • Chapter Twelve
      • Chapter Thirteen
      • Chapter Fourteen
  • 2D / 3D Design
    • Card Model Windmill
    • Solar Funded Museum
    • Airfix Pop Art >
      • Airfix Header Card Project
      • Want to buy some art?
      • Airfix Clocks and Mugs
    • Miss Piggy Fan Art
    • Cartoon Cats
    • Concept: Defender CrT
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PictureAirco DH4 at Hendon Aerodrome
Introduction

This is a proposal to build a replica of one of the most influential, yet obscure passenger aircraft of the early 20th century, which itself was based on a legendary fighting machine. 

​The Airco DH4 was a British two-seat day bomber used during World War One. Designed by Geoffrey de Havilland for the Aircraft Manufacturing Company (Airco) in 1916, it became one of the most important aircraft of the war. 

First flown in 1919, the Airco DH4a was a two-seater passenger conversion of the DH4. 

It was the first aircraft to be specifically designed as a passenger transport, and played a significant role in the early development of commercial aviation. A simple passenger cabin was added behind the open cockpit, and was relatively spacious for the time, with room for two passengers and luggage.

PictureAirco DH4a G-EAJC of the Aircraft Transport and Travel Limited.
The idea is to build either a static or airworthy replica Airco DH4a, using skilled labour and original components where possible.

​This project is an exciting opportunity to celebrate an important moment of aviation history, showcase human ingenuity and engineering excellence, while providing an educational tool for students and enthusiasts alike.

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  • Welcome
  • The DH4
    • Introduction
    • The Airco DH4
    • Passenger Conversion
    • Rebuilding a Legend
    • The DH4 Blog
  • NFT Collectables
    • reduced_to_clear
    • Retro_Days
  • Writing
    • War of the Worlds 1960 >
      • ORDER THIS BOOK (USA)
      • ORDER THIS BOOK (UK)
      • Order This Book (AUS)
      • Encomende Este Livro
      • ORDER THIS BOOK (CA)
      • Commander Ce Livre
      • Dieses Buch Bestellen
      • इस किताब को ऑर्डर करें
      • Ordina Questo Libro
      • この本を注文する
      • Bestel Dit Boek
      • Pedir Este Libro (MX)
      • Pedir Este Libro (ES)
    • Snorkelling for Beginners
    • Existential Regret and Snorkelling
    • The Assassination of Iain Duncan Smith
    • The Lost Diaries of John Smith
    • The Death of An Aerodrome >
      • Chapter One
      • Chapter Two
      • Chapter Three
      • Chapter Four
      • Chapter Five
      • Chapter Six
      • Chapter Seven
      • Chapter Eight
      • Chapter Nine
      • Chapter Ten
      • Chapter Eleven
      • Chapter Twelve
      • Chapter Thirteen
      • Chapter Fourteen
  • 2D / 3D Design
    • Card Model Windmill
    • Solar Funded Museum
    • Airfix Pop Art >
      • Airfix Header Card Project
      • Want to buy some art?
      • Airfix Clocks and Mugs
    • Miss Piggy Fan Art
    • Cartoon Cats
    • Concept: Defender CrT
    • Product Prototypes
  • Photography
    • Band Photography
    • iPhone Photography
  • Contact