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Hawker Siddeley and de Havilland Dragon Rapide
Hawker Siddeley HS.125-1BR/522 G-ATWH (msn 25094) and de Havilland DH.89a Dragon Rapide G-AKIF at the 1968 Hatfield Factory Open Day. Date: 1968
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1968 Dragon Hatfield Havilland Hawker Rapide Siddeley
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In this evocative photograph from the 1968 Hatfield Factory Open Day, two iconic British aircraft, the Hawker Siddeley HS.125-1BR/522 (G-ATWH, msn 25094) and the de Havilland DH.89a Dragon Rapide (G-AKIF), gracefully line up against the backdrop of the Hatfield Aerodrome in Hertfordshire, England. The Hawker Siddeley HS.125-1BR/522, a business jet, and the de Havilland DH.89a Dragon Rapide, a versatile utility aircraft, represent the pinnacle of aviation engineering during the late 1960s. The sleek lines and modern design of the HS.125-1BR/522, with its distinctive tail fin and winglets, contrast sharply with the more traditional appearance of the DH.89a Dragon Rapide, which boasts its distinctive streamlined fuselage and twin-engine configuration. The Hatfield Factory Open Day provided an opportunity for the public to get up close and personal with the latest aircraft produced by Hawker Siddeley and de Havilland. The event showcased the companies' commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of aeronautical transportation. The presence of these two aircraft at the open day underscores the significant role that Hatfield played in the development and production of advanced aircraft during this period. The HS.125-1BR/522 and DH.89a Dragon Rapide represent a fascinating snapshot of aviation history. The former, with its advanced technology and sleek design, epitomizes the future of business aviation, while the latter, with its versatility and enduring charm, serves as a reminder of the rich heritage of British aircraft manufacturing. This photograph captures a moment in time when the past and the future of aviation converged at the Hatfield Factory Open Day in 1968.
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