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)
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- Pre-built truss sections
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- Upright sections
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- Canvak olive drab 10oz used for covering
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- Bessonneau exhibit unloading
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- Laying out sections
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- Raising the sections
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- Bracing while assembling
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- Cross braces
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- Final structure
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- Rigging the covering
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- Inside trusses and ridgeline
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- Sidewalls with rope anchor
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- Bessonneau front curtain buttoned up
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- Open Curtain
