First one-engined, eight-seater aeroplane
Airco 18, a new type of aeroplane carrying 18 passengers across-channel, London to Paris. The pilot, reversing previous practice, sits behind. Emergency exits are at the sides in case of forced desent in the channel. As in other Airo machines, an Imber anti- fire tank, whose construction was a close secret during the First World War
Picture No
10702963
Media ID
46679462
Size
4109px x 6030px
(4.1MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Illustration by S. W Clatworthy in The Illustrated London News', 1 May 1920, page 749
Date
1920
