Dove

British aircraft

Also known as: De Havilland Dove, Hawker Siddeley Dove

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The De Havilland Dove was a British aircraft designed in 1945. It was a low-wing, twin-engine plane with retractable landing gear, capable of carrying up to 11 passengers. The Dove remained in production through the 1960s, with 554 units built, including 200 for military use.1

The Dove's designer, Geoffrey de Havilland, was a pioneer in aircraft design, known for his work with both piston and jet engines. His company, De Havilland Aircraft Company, also produced the famous Mosquito during World War II, a versatile aircraft made of wood and plywood that served as a bomber and night fighter.23

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…De Havilland (later, Hawker Siddeley) Dove arrived in 1945 as a low-wing design with retractable gear and a capacity for 11 passengers. It remained in production through the 1960s, with 554 Doves built, including 200 for military operators. The second aircraft was the Britten-Norman Islander, with headquarters located on the…
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…De Havilland (later, Hawker Siddeley) Dove arrived in 1945 as a low-wing design with retractable gear and a capacity for 11 passengers. It remained in production through the 1960s, with 554 Doves built, including 200 for military operators. The second aircraft was the Britten-Norman Islander, with headquarters located on the…
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