Airco 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.
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.
Airco 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.
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.
