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de Havilland DH.104 Dove Family

The de Havilland DH.104 Dove was a post-war British twin-engine light transport designed as a modern successor to the Dragon Rapide. Its eight-passenger civil airliner and executive-transport form also provided the basis for military Devon and naval Sea Devon communications and training aircraft, making it a durable bridge between civilian and service aviation.

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Aliases
DH.104 DoveDoveDH.104 DevonDevonSea Devon
Family Name
de Havilland DH.104 Dove
Full Name
de Havilland DH.104 Dove Family
Roles
airlinerbusinessmilitarytrainerutility
Status
retired
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The de Havilland DH.104 Dove was a post-war British twin-engine light transport designed as a modern successor to the Dragon Rapide. Its eight-passenger civil airliner and executive-transport form also provided the basis for military Devon and naval Sea Devon communications and training aircraft, making it a durable bridge between civilian and service aviation.
First Flight Year
1,945
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Creation Time
August 10, 2026 at 05:09:40 UTC
Updated Time
August 10, 2026 at 05:09:40 UTC