Aircraft Photo of VH-USE | De Havilland D.H. 86 Express | Qantas Empire Airways - QEA | AirHistory.net #153246
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VH-USE
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 86 Express
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 86 Express
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 86 Express
C/n (msn):2309
Operator Titles:Qantas Empire Airways - QEA
Aircraft Name:RMA Sydney
Location
City / Airport:Brisbane - ArcherfieldMap
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YBAF   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1935 to 1940
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID: 153246
Photo Comment

VH-USE was the only DH86 in the Qantas fleet when its tail failed near Belmont, nine miles from Brisbane on February 20, 1942. Nine lives lost. When the RAAF returned impressed DH86s to Qantas their fins were strengthened before entering service. The loss of -USE added to the unease over the integrity of the DH86 airframe after earlier structural failures. Photo from: State Library of Queensland

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