Dominie Collection

Air display at RAF Abingdon. Clockwise from bottom: de Havilland Sea Hornet, Hawker Sea Fury, de Havilland Rapide/Dominie, North American Harvard and Douglas Dakota

RAF Dominie T Mk. 1 - RAF Finningley
Royal Air Force Hawker Siddeley Dominie T Mk.1 of No.6 Flying Training School at RAF Finningley Date: 1972

de Havilland DH. 89A Dragon Rapide G-AGJG
de Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide G-AGJG (msn 6517, built as Dominie X7344). 00.00.41: X7344 - built as a Dominie for the Royal Air Force Date: circa 1965

Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS730 - H
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS730 / H (msn 25050, call sign H'). Date: circa 2000

Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS739 - F
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS739 / F (msn 25081), of No.55(R) Squadron. Date: 2006

Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS713 - C
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS713 / C (msn 25041), of No.55(R) Squadron. Date: 2004

de Havilland DH. 89b Dominie ZK-AKU
de Havilland DH.89b Dominie ZK-AKU (msn 6662, ex HG663, ex NZ528), at Nelson, NZ, in October 1963. Date: 1963

de Havilland DH. 89b Dominie ZK-AKS
de Havilland DH.89b Dominie ZK-AKS (msn 6647, ex HG 648, ex NZ523), of Southern Scenic Airways, at Wellington, NZ, in January 1963. Date: 1963

de Havilland DH. 89b Dragon Rapide ZK-ALB
de Havilland DH.89b Dragon Rapide ZK-ALB (msn 6655, ex Dominie HG655), at Christchurch, NZ. Date: circa 1955

de Havilland DH. 89B Dominie G-AKRS
de Havilland DH.89B Dominie G-AKRS (msn 6952, ex RL981), at Castle Donington in October 1969. Date: 1969

Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS710
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS710 (msn 25012), from RAF Strubby in March 1966. View in the cockpit, during flight, piloted by Jim Perry and Dave Lord. Date: 1966

Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS731 - J
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS731 / J (msn 25055), of 6 FTS, Date: circa 2004

Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS739
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS739 (msn 25081), of No.55(R) Squadron. Date: circa 2006

Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS727 - D
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS727 / D (msn 25045), of 6 FTS, Date: circa 1991

Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS709 - M
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS709 / M (msn 25011), of 6 FTS, Date: circa 1991

de Havilland DH. 89a Dragon Rapide G-AKIF
de Havilland DH.89a Dragon Rapide G-AKIF (msn 6838, ex Dominie I - NR750). Date: 1970

Royal Air Force - Scottish Aviation Jetstream T. 1 XX496 / D (msn 276 P/N 69), of No
Royal Air Force - Scottish Aviation Jetstream T.1 XX496 / D (msn 276 P/N 69), of No.45 (R) Squadron, at RAF Brize Norton on 6 May 2002. Date: 2002

Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS711 (msn 25024), of No. 55(R) Squadron
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS711 (msn 25024), of No.55(R) Squadron, at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 17 July 2004. Date: 2004

Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS726 B
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS726 B, of the College of Air Warfare, from RAF Manby. Date: circa 1969

Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS712 A
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS712 A, of 1 Air Navigation School, at RAF Abingdon. Date: 1967

de Havilland DH. 89B Dominie G-AHGD
de Havilland DH.89B Dominie G-AHGD (msn 6862), being refuelled at Southend Airport. Date: circa 1960

Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS730
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS730 (msn 25050, call sign H ) of No.1 Air Navigation School from RAF Finningley, down-route, somewhere in France. Date: circa 1970

The 1958 Season - The last Presentations
Page from The Tatler reporting on the last presentations of debutantes to the Queen at Buckingham Palace in the Season of 1958

De Havilland DH 89 Dominie -the RAF version of the Dragon Rapide airliner, used to train navigators and wireless operators

De Havilland DH 89 Dominie used by the US Army Air Force, who also used Mosquitos, proving that lend-lease worked both ways

SCOTT: GUY MANNERING, 1815. Dominie Sampson, the schoolmaster in the novel Guy Mannering, by Sir Walter Scott, 1815, set in the 1760s-1780s. Engraving, 19th century

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"Captivating the Skies: The Dominie Legacy" From its breathtaking air displays at RAF Abingdon to its iconic presence at RAF Finningley, the Hawker Siddeley Dominie T Mk. 1 has left an indelible mark on aviation history. With aircraft like XS730 - H, XS739 - F, and XS713 - C soaring through the skies, these majestic machines have captivated audiences worldwide. But the Dominie's influence extends beyond military operations. Take for instance the de Havilland DH. 89b Dominie ZK-AKU and ZK-AKS, as well as the Dragon Rapide ZK-ALB; these graceful planes showcase how this remarkable aircraft has found a place in civilian aviation too. Amongst them all stands out G-AKRS, a de Havilland DH. 89B Dominie that embodies elegance and sophistication with every flight it takes. Its timeless design continues to inspire awe among enthusiasts and pilots alike. And let us not forget about XS710 and XS739 - F; two more Hawker Siddeley Dominies that have become synonymous with excellence in aerial performance. These magnificent birds of prey dominate the sky with their power and grace. Whether it be in military or civilian applications, from RAF Abingdon to RAF Finningley, each variant of this extraordinary aircraft showcases innovation and engineering prowess at its finest. The legacy of the Dominie lives on through these incredible machines—testaments to human ingenuity reaching new heights in aviation history.