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LeicesterTiger · 5 November 2009, 05:01 AM

I keep coming across references on websites, books etc that the Airco DH4 was nicknamed the 'flaming coffin', yet despite what i've read about the DH4 including from those who flew them in RFC/RNAS/RAF operational service, i've never seen this nickname mentioned - does anyone know where/how it actually came about? By all accounts it was a superb aircraft and, personally, I consider the macabre nickname undeserved

5 November 2009, 05:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
LeicesterTiger Scout Pilot Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: RFC Desford Posts: 335	Airco DH4 - 'flaming coffin' I keep coming across references on websites, books etc that the Airco DH4 was nicknamed the 'flaming coffin', yet despite what i've read about the DH4 including from those who flew them in RFC/RNAS/RAF operational service, i've never seen this nickname mentioned - does anyone know where/how it actually came about? By all accounts it was a superb aircraft and, personally, I consider the macabre nickname undeserved __________________ You're only a PBO, yes, you're only a PBO