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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

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