Authentic WW1 Hangar for Your Vintage Aircraft

The Bessonneau hanger is a portable timber and canvas aircraft hangar used by the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and subsequently the fledgling Royal Air Force (RAF) in the Great War. Many Bessonneau hangars were used by all sides as temporary structures until more permanent facilities could be built.

KipAero is offering a Bessonneau Hangar Kit to the vintage enthusiast and includes: wood structure with pre-assembled uprights and truss sections, pre-sewn covering (10oz olive drab Canvak), hardware, rope and stakes and basic instructions. Made-to-order, please allow 6-8 weeks production time. FOB Dallas, Texas by Motor Freight. $19,750.00 USD

Outside Dimensions: 30′ x 40′ x 16′      Inside Dimensions: 30′ x 34′ x 11′
(additional sections may be added to suit your needs)

Pre-built truss sections

Upright sections

Canvak olive drab 10oz used for covering

Bessonneau exhibit unloading

Laying out sections

Raising the sections

Bracing while assembling

Cross braces

Final structure

Rigging the covering

Inside trusses and ridgeline

Sidewalls with rope anchor

Bessonneau front curtain buttoned up

Open Curtain