The first example was named Sylvia for the sister of Alan Samuel Butler.
[1] It flew extensively for five years before being converted to a single-seater and having its engine upgraded to a 300 hp (220 kW) A.D.C.
The second aircraft was sold to Australia, and was flown by the Controller of Civil Aviation.
After a forced landing at Wau aerodrome in December 1937 it was put out of commission.
[2] Data from De Havilland Aircraft since 1909[3]General characteristics Performance