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8x Douglas DB-7A Havoc II aircraft awaiting delivery
Royal Air Force - Douglas DB-7A Havoc II intruder aircraft lined up at the factory before delivery. The nearest aircraft is AH433, the fourth production aircraft. 200 DB-7As with more powerful engines, were ordered by France, but the entire order was taken over by the British purchasing committee. After conversion to British standard and equipment all but 4 were delivered to the UK, with the first aircraft being destroyed in a test-flight crash and three transferred to the USAAC as A-20As before delivery. Date: 1940
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Committee Conversion Crash Delivered Destroyed Engines Entire Fourth Havoc Intruder Lined Nearest Order Ordered Powerful Purchasing Standard Transferred Usaac Delivery Douglas Test Flight
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This print captures a lineup of eight Douglas DB-7A Havoc II aircraft, eagerly awaiting delivery to the Royal Air Force in 1940. The nearest aircraft in the row is AH433, the fourth production model of this powerful intruder aircraft. Originally ordered by France with more powerful engines, the entire order was eventually taken over by the British purchasing committee.
After undergoing conversion to British standards and equipment, all but four of these impressive aircraft were successfully delivered to the UK. Unfortunately, tragedy struck during a test-flight when the first plane was destroyed in a crash. Despite this setback, three others were transferred to the USAAC as A-20As before reaching their final destination.
The sleek design and advanced technology of these Douglas DB-7A Havoc II planes showcase a significant advancement in aviation during this era. This image serves as a reminder of both the innovation and sacrifice that characterized military aviation efforts during World War II.
The attention to detail captured in this photograph from The Peter Butt Aviation Collection truly brings history to life, offering viewers a glimpse into an important chapter of aerial warfare development.
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