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Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Warwick,UK Real Name: Barry My Models: Aviation artifacts Visit wonwinglo's Gallery
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| Prototypes worth modelling-The Howard DGA-8
 Howard DGA.8 Ben Howard designed and built his first aeroplane in 1933,this machine the DGA-1 (standing for Dammed Good Aeroplane) led to the company Howard Aircraft Corporation to be formed in 1937.A series of successful racing aircraft were built DGA-3 Pete,DGA-4 Ike,DGA-5 Mike,then came along the classic DGA-6 Mister Mulligan which was a sleek four seat cabin design which walked away with all three of the American air races during 1935.The DGA-8 shown in the photograph was a commercial design which appeared in 1936,this then developed into the DGA-9,DGA-11,DGA-12 and DGA-15 which had various engine combinations from a 300 hp Jacobs to 450 hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior. The U.S.Navy used a version called the GH-1,GH-2 and NH-1 instrument trainer,the U.S.Army Air Force impressed a total of 19 aircraft from civil sources for use as light transports and communications machines,these were designated as UC-70's.These trusty and reliable aircraft remained in service for many years.
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