Planes

De Havilland D.H.42 Dormouse

Dirk Dangerous and Johnny fly a second hand 1923 De Havilland D.H.42 Dormouse which has been heavily modified by the Prof. Capable of speeds of up to 200km/h (125mph) and with a ceiling of 4900m (16000ft) their Dormouse has had its three machine guns removed to reduce weight so it can still take off with Dirk’s cricket gear and the odd case of champagne stowed aboard.

Featured In: Dirk Dangerous and the Giant Balls of Doom

Douglas DC-3

The iconic Douglas DC-3 first flew in first flew on December 17th 1935. A twin engined passenger plane with a crew of two and space for twenty-one to thirty-two passengers it cruises at 240 km/h (150mph). Famous for its ruggedness and its capability to take off and land on grass or dirt runways.

Featured In: The Steward, the Kriegsherr, his Femme Fatale & her Brother