Detail view of the prototype showing the auxillary fins fitted under the tailplane to this and all other Dons.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Don / D.H.93 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

In its communications form, the Don was an elegant aircraft. The wing root leading edge intakes to cool the engine are apparent. Illustrated is the infortunate L2391 shortly after its first flight on June 13, 1938.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Don / D.H.93 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

L2393 served with the Station Flight at Eastchurch. It first flew on March 12, 1938, and was relegated to an instructional airframe on March 17, 1939.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Don / D.H.93 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Prototype L2387 in 'B condition' markings and faired-over (or mock-up) turret after its first flight on June 18, 1937. The film used makes its overall yellow colour scheme look dark and the roundels 'reversed'.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Don / D.H.93 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Rear view of the prototype with turret, July 1937.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Don / D.H.93 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Rear view probably of L2389 in 'comms' format showing the large rear fairing, July 1938.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Don / D.H.93 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Close-up of the Lewis gun-equipped turret on the prototype Don. Note also the direction-finding loop.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Don / D.H.93 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

De Havilland DH.93 Don.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Don / D.H.93 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937