Since the recent reorganization of the RAF Museum this DH-9 has been put on top of the exhibition in the new, but very dark entrance hall.

KLM's first own aircraft were Fokkers but four DH.9Bs were added in 1921. These converted bombers could carry two passengers. Researcher Herman Dekker notes that construction number H9187 is unconfirmed. The aircraft might be ex G-EAUQ (H9125) instead of G-EAUO (H9187). Photo from: Amsterdam City Archives

This aircraft was discovered, along with another in derelict condition in India in the late 1990s. Despite having been built in huge numbers, very few survive. It has been superbly restored and is now airworthy, an incredible feat.

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.

Built by Waring and Gillow, London, in 1918. The small titles on its upper fuselage read "A Battery 2nd Siege Artillery Reserve Brigade". The DH-9 was classed by the RFC and RAF as a light bomber.

This light bomber was used at the end of WWI but with poor results due to it being underpowered and by 1920 they had been withdrawn from RAF service. Many were then gifted to Commonwealth countries. The nose carries the legend 'Presented by His Highness the Nizam of Hyderabad. Hyderabad No12a.' During WWI a whole Squadron, No 152, had been gifted to the RAF by the Nizam.

Displayed in the AirSpace Museum, this is a recent, magnificent restoration of the aircraft which was found abandoned in India.

DH.9 day bomber built in 1918 under sub contract by Waring & Gillow. Sent to India at that time and returned to UK in recent years.

Some of the 400-odd DH-9's built by the National Aircraft Factory No.2 at Heaton Chapel, Stockport in 1918/19. D1389 is centre with painted fin. F357, a NAF No.2-built DH-10 twin engined bomber is upper centre right. From Manchester Airport Archive.

Prior to the move of the Musee de l'Air to Le Bourget many of the aircraft were stored and exhibited at Chalais Meudon. This marvellous 1918 built aircraft is seen on display there. It is in totally original condition.

This aircraft was completed in June 1918 and went to India after the end of WWI. It was found in an elephant stable in Rajasthan in the 1990s.