dhtigermoth

The de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth is a 1930s British biplane designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and built by the de Havilland Aircraft Company. It was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and other operators as a primary trainer aircraft. In addition to the type's principal use for ab initio training, the Second World War had RAF Tiger Moths operating in other capacities, including maritime surveillance and defensive anti-invasion preparations; some aircraft were even outfitted to function as armed light bombers. The Tiger Moth remained in service with the RAF until it was replaced by the de Havilland Chipmunk during the early 1950s. Many of the military surplus aircraft subsequently entered into civilian operation. Many nations have used the Tiger Moth in both military and civilian applications, and it remains in widespread use as a recreational aircraft. It is still occasionally used as a primary training aircraft, particularly for those pilots wanting to gain experience before moving on to other tailwheel aircraft. Many Tiger Moths are now employed by companies offering trial lesson experiences. The de Havilland Moth club, founded in 1975, is now an owners' association offering a mutual club and technical support. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Tiger_Moth

The crumpled VH-ARF on the beach at Port Douglas where it came to grief. It was not repaired. From the 1930s and into the 1950s, Four Mile Beach at Port Douglas was used as the local airstrip. Source: www.airhistory.net/operator/3923/Royal-Queensland-Aero-Club

Did you know, the exterior of the Tiger Moth was usually made of timber and fabric? I guess this photo proves it! I learned this on a tour of the HARS museum in Albion Park Rail, check out their site for more info: www.hars.org.au/2009/05/de-havilland-dh-82-tiger-moth-vh-...

they all look slightly the worse for wear, I presume they are in for refurbishment