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British aircraft manufacturer based in Hatfield, maker of the Comet, the world’s first jet airliner, and the Mosquito.
Country: United Kingdom · 6 aircraft types
Transports, tankers, trainers and combat aircraft. Seen mainly at military airfields, at airshows and as visitors at civil airports.
Retired types and vintage aircraft that are only seen on special flights, at air days or in museums.
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Dove
Two slim piston engines, a compact all-metal fuselage and a transparent canopy over the cockpit: the DH.104 Dove was Britain’s first new feeder airliner after the war. Here’s how to recognize it and where to find one today.
De Havilland DH.106 Comet
Comet
Four engines buried in the wing roots, a slim nose and a chapter of aviation history that combines triumph and tragedy: the De Havilland Comet opened the jet age in airline service in 1952. Here’s how to recognize it and where it stands today.
de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth
Tiger Moth
Two open seats in tandem, an upper wing swept back and an inline engine hanging upside down in the nose: the Tiger Moth trained thousands of pilots and still flies today. Here’s how to recognize it and where to meet one in Europe.
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
Dragon Rapide
Two wings stacked on top of each other, two Gipsy Six engines in slim nacelles and a wooden cabin: the De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide was a modern short-haul airliner in the 1930s and is now one of Britain’s most popular scenic-flight vintage aircraft.
de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito
Mosquito
Two Merlin engines, a slim fuselage of plywood and balsa and a speed that let it outrun enemy fighters: the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito is the most famous wooden aircraft in aviation history. Today only a handful are airworthy.
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