DW Image # 122: View of cockpit of the Honeymoon Express (Neg #74), circa 1918

Dayton-Wright Honeymoon Express cockpit's showing the spot for the two passengers of the modified De Havilland DH-4 at the Dayton-Wright Airplane Company. The photographic image shows the interior of the second cockpit of the Honeymoon Express at the Dayton-Wright Airplane Company, circa 1918. The Honeymoon Express was a modified De Havilland DH-4 that could carry three people, one pilot and two passengers. A small canopy could be pulled over the passengers to protect them from the elements. The passenger area shown in the photograph is compact but detailed to accommodate the passengers. Small cabinets are located where the control panel normally would rest. A small mirror, clock, and airspeed gauge are attached to the cabinets. The interior of the pilot's cockpit is also visible. The negative is labeled 74. Similar image to MS152_133.