1935 DeHavilland Queen Bee

Our 1931 DeHavilland Queen Bee is one of only three known to exist. It was found "sleeping" in a storage lot under blue and green plastic tarps in Issaquah, Washington. It was generously  donated to the Port Townsend Aero Museum by Mr. Fred Bahr of Issaquah, Washington in 2002.

Currently it is disassembled, with one set of wings nearly ready for recover. The other set of wings are being rebuilt, and should be completed by spring of 2004. Check back often as this page will be updated as the work progresses.

Specifications:

Manufactured:               1935

Wing Span:                    29' 4"

Empty Weight            

Gross Weight                1825 lbs

Horse Power                   145   

Engine                             Gypsy Major      

Cruise Speed                     85 mph

Click on the thumbnail pictures below and see why there were almost only two remaining DeHavilland Queen Bees in the world.  We are confident that once completed, our Queen Bee will be the finest one in the world.

Here at the museum, we never know where we'll find the next treasures..... only that we will find them.