Here, Graham Simons charts the course of de Havilland’s life from his humble beginnings to the influences and milestones of his early years, his versatile warplanes, and the post-war formation of The De Havilland Aircraft Company Limited.

The story starts in the early 1930s when the company first moved to Hatfield and continues through World War II and into the 1950s.

Croydon Airport, opened as a Royal Flying Corps aerodrome in 1916, had a short but important history before closing in 1959 after being replaced by Heathrow as London's main airport.

STAN LIRE ER DE AIRS AIRSCREWS EED DI THE 9 VILLAND COMPONENTS E. + THE DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT CO TURNING AGAINST ENGINES The Albatross being demon- strated to 5,000 visitors at the Hatfield Show . Albatros Salute the Wo 10 FOLLOWING ...

... de Havilland used natural material. The Albatross featured a one-piece wing, the fuselage being lowered on to it in assembly, giving a low-drag, smooth finish. The entire surface of this very graceful airliner was covered with a light ...

This is the story of Hawley Bowlus and his iconic BA-100 Baby Albatross. ON THE WINGS OF AN ALBATROSS is the Winner of the 2015 Vintage Sailplane Association Literary Award.

With the approach of WW2 the de Havilland Aerodrome at Hatfield went through a major expansion, concentrating on Mosquito production and development.

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