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The Devon C.Mk.2 was a
more powerful upgrade of the C.Mk.1 which had entered service with the
RAF in 1947. The Devon was the military version of the Dove which had
first flown in 1945. They served in the light transport and
communication roles. The C.Mk.1 had been delivered to the RAF powered by
2X 380hp(283kW) de Havilland Gipsy 70-2's. The C.Mk.20 (13 built) was
delivered to the Fleet Air Arm. The Royal New Zealand Air Force took
delivery of 30 C.Mk.1's beginning in 1948. They were used in the
navigation/signals training and communications roles, remaining in
service until 1981. One Devon was operated by the Royal Swedish Air
Force. The type was also operated by Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Ireland,
India, Jordan, Pakistan and South Africa among others. Several
ex-military Devons remain airworthy in civil markings. A total of 127
Devons and 13 Sea Devons were built out of a total of 534 D.H.104's of
all series. A C.Mk.2 is illustrated below.
VP955 c/n 04201
United Kingdom Photo: John Chalmers 10
seat military transport first flown in 1946
Engines: 2x 400hp(298kW) DH Gipsy Queen 70
Mk.3 Length: 39’4"(11.99m)
Height: 13’4"(4.06m)Wingspan: 57’0"(17.37m) No.built:
30 Range: 1175miles(1891km)
Cruising speed: 162mph(261kmh) Empty weight: 6580lb(2985kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 8950lb(4060kg)
A Devon C.Mk.1 is shown below.
VP981
c/n
A C.Mk.2 operated by the Royal Aircraft
Establishment is illustrated below.
XM223
c/n
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