| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 574/18 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | AEG G |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | AEG G |
| Aircraft Version: | AEG G.IV |
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| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Ottawa - RockcliffeMap |
| Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYRO IATA: YRO Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Canada Aviation and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 104099 |
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The AEG G.IV was a tactical bomber featuring an all metal, welded-tube frame, making it a rugged and strong aircraft but, although easy to fly, it was dogged by very short-range. This example was shipped to Canada as a war trophy in 1919 and is on display at the Canada Aviation & Space Museum. It is significant as not only the single one of it's type extant but of any preserved German, twin-engined combat aircraft from WWI. Note, the engines installed are not original and the museum is actively seeking replacements. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 November 2018, and has since been viewed 865 times. |