Basil Smith: DeHavilland Dragon Six

Artist: Basil Smith
1925 -
Nationality: British
Artwork Year: 1985
Image Size: 7 by 6 inches
Overall Size: 10 by 9 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Hot Press Illustration Board

DeHavilland airplanes have been some of the most successful of all British made aircraft and the model DH89 Dragon Six was one of the most famous of all the DeHavillands. The Dragon Six was introduced in 1934 but was soon renamed the Rapide. The Rapide was an eight passenger biplane powered by two 200 horsepower, six-cylinder Gipsey engines. It had a cruising speed of 132 miles per hour. The Rapide was a versatile aircraft and was used primarily for short distance flights. Because the plane weighed only 5500 pounds it made a remarkable contribution to the acceptance of lightweight transports. For the Rapide was able to fly into areas that a larger airplane would never be able to attempt. Indeed, Rapides used for passenger transport frequently landed on island beaches at low tide. Over a dozen foreign airlines purchased Rapides as well as many private individuals around the world. A military verson of the Rapide, known as the Dominie, won distinction during World War II, for it was an excellent aircraft for training, transport and communications. After the war, a great many of the aircraft were declared surplus and sold on the civilian market where they were bought by private oweners and charter companies. There are still an number of Dragon Rapides in service around the world today offering a striking contrast to the ultra-modern jetliners.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® Trains & Boats & Planes & More Collection Description Card for the DeHavilland Dragon Six.

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