De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide, G-AIYR / 6676, C.D. Cyster and Pnrs.
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Registration: G-AIYR
Construction Number: 6676
Code Number: HG691
Model De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide
Operator: C.D. Cyster and Pnrs.
Airport: Duxford (QFO / EGSU), UK - England
Airshow: Duxford - Flying Legends Air Show - 2005
Photographer: Roger Syratt
Date Taken: 09/07/2005
Date Submitted: 31/07/2007
When restarting engines after a short shutdown to disembark passengers and embark a new load, a long flame was seen to shoot out of the exhaust of the starboard engine which started a fire on the fabric covered undersurface of the lower wing and on the grass below. Fortunately the blaze was quickly extinguished and although the lower starboard wing was severely damaged it was promptly repaired and the aircraft was soon back in the air operating air experience flights at Duxford.
Picture ID:1065552