Airco Collection

Airco DH2 De Havilland biplane on an airfield, WW1
An Airco DH2 De Havilland fighter biplane on an airfield during the First World War. It was a single-seater scout with a Gnome Monosoupape 100 horsepower engine. Date: 1915-1918

Airco DH. 9a E959
Fleet Air Arm Airco DH.9a E959 after a landing mishap Date: circa 1925

de Havilland Airco DH-9
Camera-Gun on a de Havilland Airco Dh-9 for Aerial-Photography Date: 1920s

Airco DH 4 two-seater light bomber, first flown in mid-August 1916, and used by the RFC and the RNAS. Seen here is serial no. A 7845, a reconnaissance fighter version. Date: circa 1916-1918

No. 2 Squadron, Canadian Air Force
Canadian Air Force - The assembled men and machines of No. 2 Squadron Canadian Air Force (1918-1920), probably at Shoreham aerodrome (or, less likely, Upper Heyford)

Airco DH. 9A E970
Airco DH.9A E970 Date: circa 1925

Airco DH4 A7665
Airco DH4, A7665

Airco Dh-5 War Plane
A pilot stands in front of the propellor of his Airco DH-5, a biplane fighter which had improved vision due to the the upper wing being closer to the rear of the cockpit. Date: circa 1917

AIRCO DH-4
Designed by Geoffrey De Havilland, this two-seat biplane is Britains first purpose-built bomber

Dayton-Wright KT Cabin Cruiser (aka Limousine), a heavily modified Dayton-Wright-built Airco DH-4. Date: 1921

Dayton-Wright Limousine (aka KT Cabin Cruiser), a heavily modified Dayton-Wright-built Airco DH-4. Date: 1921

Gulfstream V N85V (msn 595), of CB Airco LLC.. Date: circa 2001

St Pauls Cathedral, London (b / w photo)
3094473 St Pauls Cathedral, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Cathedral, London)

Boeing DH-4M-1 N3258 ET-4, of the Tallmantz Collection at Orange County Airport, in California. A Boeing built / designed version of the Airco DH.4, with a welded steel tube fuselage. Date: circa 1957

Airco DH. 9a forward fuselage
Fleet Air Arm Airco DH.9a forward fuselage. Date: circa 1925

Airco DH. 9a cockpit
Fleet Air Arm Airco DH.9a cockpit Date: circa 1925

H. O. Tomblin flying a Feet Air Arm Airco DH. 9A
H.O. Tomblin flying a Fleet Air Arm Airco DH.9A, in a 1920s Selfie Date: circa 1925

H. O. Tomblin, pilot, sat in a fleet Air Arm Airco DH. 9A
H.O. Tomblin (pilot) sat in a fleet Air Arm Airco DH.9A Date: circa 1925

de Havilland DH-6
Royal Flying Corp de Havilland Dh-6 Crashed in a Tree Date: 1910s

de Havilland DH-18A
Instone Air Line de Havilland Dh-18A Parked Near Liverpool Date: 1920s

de Havilland DH-18B
Instone Air Line de Havilland Dh-18B Parked Date: 1920s

de Havilland DH-4A
Instone Air Line de Havilland Dh-4A Parked at Croydon Date: 1920s

Aerial View looking down on Trafalgar Square, London taken from an Airco aircraft. Date: circa 1919

St. Pauls from the Air, 1919. Artist: Airco
St. Pauls from the Air, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

George Holt Thomas (1869-1929) - the industrialist who formed in 1912 the Aircraft Manufacturing Co Ltd (Airco) from which, in 1917

Captain Geoffrey de Havilland, designer and pilot
Captain Geoffrey de Havilland (1882-1965), aircraft designer and pilot, in RFC uniform, standing in front of his Airco DH 9. Date: circa 1917-1918

Airco DH10C Amiens III, (on the ground, forward view)

Airco single-seater DH2, pre-delivery prototype, without nose-mounted machine gun. It went into service in late 1915. Date: circa 1915

Airco DH1 two-seater prototype, serial no. 4220, seen here at Hendon without any form of markings. It was first flown in late January 1915. Date: circa 1915

Airco DH 9 prototype two-seater bomber
Airco DH9 prototype two-seater bomber, unpopular for its poorly-performing engine. It first flew in August 1917, with deliveries starting in January 1918. Date: circa 1917-1918

Airco DH9A, (side view, on the ground)

Airco DH 5 single-seater biplane completed during the autumn of 1916. This one belonged to No. 68 Squadron, RFC, based at Baizieux. Date: circa 1916-1918

Airco DH 6 trainer in flight, available from early 1917. Seen here is serial no. B2612. Some DH 6s were later used by the RNAS for anti-submarine coastal patrol work, carrying a bombload

Airco DH9

Airco DH5 of No32 Sdn-back staggered wings improved pilots forward visibility

Airco DH4, (on the ground, forward view)

Airco DH 3a three-seater bomber
Airco DH3a three-seater bomber, first flown in April 1916. Date: circa 1916-1917

Airco DH 10 Amiens three-man bomber. Seen here is the second of four prototypes, serial no. C 8659. The production phase came too late for the planes to take part in the First World War

Airco DH 1a two-seater of No. 14 Squadron, Palestine
A gun-equipped Airco DH 1a two-seater of No. 14 Squadron, RFC, based in Palestine, serial no. 4607, in service from June 1916. Date: circa 1916-1917

De Havilland Airco British biplane
De Havilland Airco, British biplane on an airfield. Date: early 20th century

First one-engined, eight-seater aeroplane
Airco 18, a new type of aeroplane carrying 18 passengers across-channel, London to Paris. The pilot, reversing previous practice, sits behind

The De Havilland Airco DH5 single seater combat biplane of the British Royal Flying Corps. Photograph c1916
WWI: BRITISH COMBAT PLANE. The De Havilland Airco DH5 single seater combat biplane of the British Royal Flying Corps. Photograph c1916

Airco DH4 Head on
Airco DH4. Head on

Airco DH4

Airco DH4 Rear quarter
Airco DH4. Rear quarter

Airco DH4 A7511 powered by a RAF 3A engine
Airco DH4, A7511, powered by a RAF 3A engine

Airco DH4 second prototype

Airco DH4 prototype

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"Taking to the Skies: The Airco Legacy in WW1" Step back in time and witness the remarkable Airco aircrafts that played a pivotal role during World War From the iconic Airco DH2 De Havilland biplane gracefully parked on an airfield to the mighty Airco DH4 A7665, these warplanes were true game-changers. No. 2 Squadron of the Canadian Air Force proudly showcased their strength with the formidable Airco DH. 9a E959, soaring through the skies with unmatched precision and power. Its two-seater light bomber design made it a force to be reckoned with. The daring pilots who flew the legendary AIRCO DH-4 knew no fear as they embarked on dangerous missions, braving enemy fire for their cause. This versatile aircraft proved its worth time and again, earning its reputation as a reliable workhorse of war. But let's not forget about its sibling, the agile AIRCO DH-5 War Plane. With its sleek design and impressive maneuverability, this fighter plane was a force to be reckoned with in aerial combat. As technology advanced, Dayton-Wright introduced their own contributions to aviation history - first with the KT Cabin Cruiser and then with their luxurious Limousine model. These planes symbolized innovation and comfort at new heights. From airfields across Europe to battlefronts around the world, these Airco aircrafts left an indelible mark on history. Their legacy lives on today as a testament to human ingenuity and bravery during times of conflict. So next time you gaze upon an old photograph or catch sight of a vintage airplane exhibit, remember those brave souls who took flight in these magnificent machines - forever etching themselves into our collective memory as heroes of yesteryear's skies.