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Croydon Airport - de Havilland DH. 84 Dragon G-ACIU
de Havilland DH.84 Dragon G-ACIU (msn 3041) of Surrey Flying Services Ltd. approaching to land at Croydon Airport. First registered on 25.07.33 was previously owned by Marmaduke Furness (Lord Furness), hangared at Stag Lane and the Honourable Brian Lewis, hangared at Heston. G-ACIU was impressed into the RAF as X9395 on 2.4.40, but damaged on take-off on 29.4.40 in France. During the evacuation X9395 was burnt to prevent capture by German forces in May 1940. Date: circa 1937
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Airport Approaching Brian Burnt Capture Croydon Damaged Dragon During Evacuation First Flyng Forces Furness Havilland Heston Honourable Impressed Lane Lewis Marmaduke Owned Prevent Previously Registered Services Stag Surrey Take Off 1937
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In this photograph, a de Havilland DH.84 Dragon aircraft, registration number G-ACIU (msn 3041), is seen making its approach to land at Croydon Airport in the late 1930s. This iconic biplane, manufactured by de Havillands Aircraft Company, was first registered on July 25, 1933, and had an intriguing history before it graced the skies above Croydon. Originally owned by Marmaduke Furness, later known as Lord Furness, the Dragon was hangared at Stag Lane. Later, it was also owned by the Honourable Brian Lewis and was housed at Heston. In April 1940, this historic aircraft was impressed into the Royal Air Force (RAF) with the registration X9395. However, tragedy struck when, during a take-off attempt in France on April 29, 1940, the Dragon was damaged. As the evacuation of Allied forces from Europe began in May 1940, X9395 was destroyed to prevent it from falling into German hands. This poignant chapter in the life of G-ACIU serves as a reminder of the significant role that civilian aircraft played during wartime. This photograph, captured in the 1930s, showcases the grace and elegance of the de Havilland DH.84 Dragon as it prepares to touch down at Croydon Airport. The image offers a glimpse into aviation history, with its intricate details revealing the aircraft's distinctive design and the excitement of the era. This evocative photograph is courtesy of Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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