Tough Cookie: 90 Years Of The de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

It has now been almost nine decades since the de Havilland DH. 89 'Dragon Rapide' performed its first flight, with this feat having taken place on April 17th, 1934. In the 90 years that have followed this maiden voyage, the type has become a legend in aviation history. The biplane could fly between six and eight passengers, and it was valued for its endurance, reliability, and efficiency for its time.