Re: Avia BH-3

Bill Shatzer (bshatzer@ednet1.osl.or.gov)
Mon, 18 Dec 1995 12:53:53 -0800

>
>Is the Avia BH-3 a WWI bird? Does anyone know more about this aircraft and
>it's service dates?
>

My info is -real- skimpy but does indicate that the BH-3 was delivered to
the Czech AF in 1921. Only 10 of these aircraft were delivered and
it was powered by a 220 hp Walter W-IV in-line engine. Source, Arco-Aircam
book on the Czech AF.

Cheers,

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