The de Havilland DH.86 in Australian operations (Part 1)

Part one of Eric Allen’s investigation into the de Havilland DH.86 in Australian operations. Read part two, of three, here.

 

The DH.86 played an important role in the development of civil aviation in Australia. It was the aircraft that launched Qantas overseas operations and enabled domestic operators to further develop with a new aircraft. During wartime it was pressed into diverse roles. Unfortunately, another side to the aircraft emerged.

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