De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide, G-AHKV / 6792, Sky Neon
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Registration: G-AHKV
Construction Number: 6792
Model De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide
Operator: Sky Neon
Airport: Manchester - Ringway (MAN / EGCC), UK - England
Photographer: R.A.Scholefield
Date Taken: 13/02/1954
Date Submitted: 01/11/2009
Operated 1954/55 in aerial advertising role with neon tubes visible underwing proclaiming the name of a well-known brand of cigarettes. Flew at the lowest legal level over football matches etc. 'HKV stands in front of Ringway's 1938-built terminal, control tower and hangar which was demolished in 1961.
Picture ID:1200578