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De Havilland DH-4, 1917-1918. Creator: Dayton-Wright Company
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De Havilland DH-4, 1917-1918. Creator: Dayton-Wright Company
Two-seat, single-engine World War I biplane observation and bomber aircraft; 400-horsepower Liberty V-12 water-cooled engine. American-built version of a British design. Wings and tail natural finish overall. Fuselage light yellow on sides, brown on top. The United States possessed no combat-worthy aircraft upon entry into World War I in 1917. Several European aircraft were considered. The British DH-4 was selected because of its comparatively simple construction and its apparent adaptability to mass production. It was also well-suited to the new American 400-horsepower Liberty V-12 engine. American-built DH-4s were dubbed the " Liberty Plane." By wars end, 13 Army Air Service squadrons, five of them bomber squadrons, were equipped with them. In addition, four combined Navy-Marine squadrons were flying DH-4s along the Belgian coast
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This print showcases the iconic De Havilland DH-4, a remarkable aircraft that played a pivotal role during World War I. Created by the Dayton-Wright Company, this two-seat, single-engine biplane observation and bomber plane was an American-built version of a British design. With its wings and tail in natural finish overall, complemented by a light yellow fuselage on the sides and brown on top, the DH-4 exudes both elegance and power. At the time of America's entry into World War I in 1917, there were no combat-worthy aircraft available. However, after careful consideration of several European models, it was determined that the British DH-4 possessed simple construction and adaptability for mass production. The American-built DH-4s earned themselves the moniker "Liberty Plane" owing to their compatibility with the new 400-horsepower Liberty V-12 engine. By the end of the war, thirteen Army Air Service squadrons had been equipped with these formidable planes - five of which were dedicated bomber squadrons. Additionally, four combined Navy-Marine squadrons flew DH-4s along Belgium's coastline. This photograph serves as a testament to both technological advancement and national pride as it captures an important chapter in aviation history. Preserved within the National Air and Space Museum at Smithsonian Institution's location is this heritage art piece showcasing an extraordinary feat achieved through steel craftsmanship covered by fabric - an enduring symbol of innovation born out of necessity during times of conflict.
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