Aircraft Photo of G-ECAN | De Havilland D.H. 84A Dragon 3 | Railway Air Services | AirHistory.net #314328
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-ECAN
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 84 Dragon
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 84 Dragon
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 84A Dragon 3
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):2048
Display Paint:Railway Air Services
Location
City / Airport:MildenhallMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGUN   IATA: MHZ   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Mildenhall Families Day 2009
 
Photo Date:15 May 2009
Photo by:Mick Bajcar
Photo ID: 314328
Photo Comment

A re-enactment of the start of the MacRobertson Air Race from England to Australia in 1934 took place at Midenhall. Although a grass strip was prepared this became unusable due to cross winds and a taxiway where aircraft had been parked became a short temporary runway. Many hands were needed to remove the parked aircraft and the visitors were moved away so this temporary 'runway' could be used.

This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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