
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | A5176 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Airco DH-6 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Airco DH-6 |
Aircraft Version: | Airco DH-6 |
C/n (msn): | A5176 |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Airport Codes: | None |
Photo Date: | 1916 |
Photo from: | Don Bennett Collection |
Photo ID: | 472100 |
Photo Comment |
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One of the 2 D.H. 6 prototypes either A5175 or A5176 showing the traditional de Havilland rudder, however production machines were fitted with a more angular rudder. The D.H 6 was used as a training aircraft and first flew in late 1916 with Geoffrey de Havilland at the controls. This scanned image is a reprint by Samson Clark of London (No SCDH 9667), reprint date and photographer unknown. This photo was added on 27 June 2022, and has since been viewed 296 times. |