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Item Identifier Number
ms152_055
Creation Date
1918
Collection
MS-152: Dayton-Wright Airplane Company Photographs
Description
The photograph shows a De Havilland DH-4 with military markings, weapons, and equipment at the Dayton-Wright Airplane Company, circa 1918. The aircraft has twin Lewis guns mounted on the Scarff ring and fixed Marlin machine guns at the pilot's cockpit. The aircraft is equipped with navigation lights and flare dispensers. Under the wings Mark III high explosive bombs hang on Mark V release mechanisms. Two generators are attached to the legs of the landing gear to create electricity for heated suits, radio equipment, and lights. Residential buildings are seen in the background. A barn in the background has a sign painted on it that reads "For best results use Lowes Bros Paints." The negative is labeled 64.
Publisher Repository
Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Digital Services Department; Wright State University Libraries
Document Type
Image
Media Type
8x10 Glass plate negative
Permissions
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Date Digital
6-4-2007
Digitization Specification
Epson Expression 10000 XL
Keywords
ms152_055; Military weapons; De Havilland DH-4; Electric power; Aircraft industry; World War, 1914-1918
