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Geoffrey de Havilland’s first design flew in 1909
thus establishing himself as one of the pioneers of British aviation. He
designed aircraft for the Aircraft Manufacturing Company (Airco) during
World War 1 and the de Havilland Aircraft Co. Ltd. went on to produce
some of the best known aircraft in Britain. Designed as a touring
aircraft , the D.H.51 is the oldest airworthy de Havilland type. A
number of factors conspired against the design being a success,
including engine problems and cost. Amazingly, G-EBIR survived in Kenya
for forty years before its return to England in 1965.
G-EBIR
c/n 102 United Kingdom
3 seat biplane first flown in 1924
Engine: 120hp(89kW) Airdisco
Length: 26’6"(8.08m)
Height: 9’9"(2.97m)Wingspan: 37’0"(11.28m)
No.built: 3 Range: 400miles(644km)
Cruising speed: 95mph(153kmh) Empty weight: 1342lb(609kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 2240lb(1016kg)
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