Hi all,
I wonder if anyone could help confirm the two aircraft in this old photo are listed correctly. I am for sure getting conflicting opinions :confused:
I have looked at many images of DH4s & DH9 varients but none are like this. Usually they have the exhaust running down the side and check out the two small props behind the pilots head which maybe are for his instruments or for arming the bombs but as I say I’ve never seen them before.
http://www.airteamimages.com/138887.html
I very much look forward to any help you can give on this
Merry Christmas!
Derek Pedley
By: |RLWP - 18th December 2011 at 12:33
I love the expression on the face of the bloke holding the nose of the bomb
“Hurry up an’ take the bleedin’ photo, this thing’s ‘eavy!”
Richard
By: sopwith.7f1 - 18th December 2011 at 11:07
I found a photo calling them fuel pumps. Yes I take your point but they are not Rotherham piston air pumps so perhaps someone can give them a manufacturer.
John
Thee pumps were designed by Airco (DH), & were only used on their designs as far as I know.
Bob T.
By: John Aeroclub - 17th December 2011 at 19:23
I found a photo calling them fuel pumps. Yes I take your point but they are not Rotherham piston air pumps so perhaps someone can give them a manufacturer.
John
By: nuuumannn - 17th December 2011 at 13:06
Airco D.H.4 powered by 236 hp Siddeley Deasy Puma.
By: |RLWP - 17th December 2011 at 11:49
The DH.4 is Puma engined. The props are fuel pumps for the tank between the crew stations.
John
Fuel pumps, or air pumps to pressurise the fuel tank, John?
Splitting hairs perhaps
Richard
By: John Aeroclub - 17th December 2011 at 11:01
The DH.4 is Puma engined. The props are fuel pumps for the tank between the crew stations.
John
By: wieesso - 17th December 2011 at 10:56
Hi all,
I wonder if anyone could help confirm the two aircraft in this old photo are listed correctly. I am for sure getting conflicting opinions :confused:
I have looked at many images of DH4s & DH9 varients but none are like this. Usually they have the exhaust running down the side and check out the two small props behind the pilots head which maybe are for his instruments or for arming the bombs but as I say I’ve never seen them before.
Derek Pedley
Here is a photo of an Airco DH4 F2691 built by Glendower showing the two small props too
http://www.aviationwa.org.au/Articles/History/F2691_Airco_DH4_CJ_De_Garis_Belmont_2.jpg
By: G-ASEA - 17th December 2011 at 10:39
It is a English built Airco DH4, but dont know what engine it has. The other aircraft is a Nieuport 24. I have seen this photo many times,
Dave
By: Mr Creosote - 17th December 2011 at 09:19
American built DH-4 “Liberty Plane” (Liberty engine)?
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