| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | G-EAQM |
| Other Marks: | PD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Airco DH-9 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Airco DH-9 |
| Aircraft Version: | Airco DH-9 |
| C/n (msn): | F1278 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Canberra / War Memorial [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Collection: | Australian War Memorial |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 2010 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 46319 |
| Photo Comment |
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This historic aircraft was the first single-engine aircraft to fly from England to Australia, in 1920. The journey took an incredible 206 days, including two forced landings in the Middle East and a crash at Moulmein, Burma. The letters 'PD' are Parer & McIntosh's sponsor, Peter Dawson whiskey distillers. Built for the RAF as F1278 in 1918, the aircraft was purchased by the AWM for 250 pounds in 1922. Restored 1975-1990. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 February 2018, and has since been viewed 302 times. |