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Airco DH 3a three-seater bomber
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Airco DH 3a three-seater bomber
Airco DH3a three-seater bomber, first flown in April 1916. Date: circa 1916-1917
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This evocative photograph captures the rugged determination of the Airco DH 3a three-seater bomber during the turbulent years of the First World War. The image, believed to have been taken between 1916 and 1917, shows the biplane in a side view as it sits proudly on the muddy ground. The DH 3a was a significant development in military aviation technology, first flying in April 1916. It was a three-seater biplane designed primarily as a day bomber, with the rear cockpit reserved for the observer or gunner. The aircraft's open cockpits expose the pilots and crew to the harsh realities of the battlefield, their focused expressions and determined gazes hinting at the intensity of their missions. The DH 3a was a formidable presence in the skies, with a top speed of 85 miles per hour and a range of over 400 miles. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of the pilots and crews who flew these planes during the Great War, and the pivotal role that aviation played in shaping the course of history.
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