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de Havilland DH89 Dragon Rapide G-ADDD
de Havilland DH89 Dragon Rapide, G-ADDD, became the first aircraft to carry a reigning British monarch when King Edward VIII flew from Bircham Newton to Hendon on 21 January 1936, the day after King George V died. It later became part of the Kings Flight. Date: 1936
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This photograph depicts the historic de Havilland DH89 Dragon Rapide, registration number G-ADDD, which holds the unique distinction of being the first aircraft to carry a reigning British monarch. The image was captured in 1936, during a significant moment in history when King Edward VIII flew from Bircham Newton to Hendon, just one day after the death of his father, King George V. The Dragon Rapide, a versatile and popular transport aircraft of its time, was pressed into service for this extraordinary journey. This momentous event marked the beginning of the King's personal use of aircraft, which later became known as the Kings Flight. The Dragon Rapide, with its sleek design and impressive capabilities, played a pivotal role in this historic chapter of British aviation history.
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