De Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moth training aircraft A17-704: RAAF Accession Number: REL28818

Description

DH-82A Tiger Moth single engined, two seat biplane basic training aircraft. It is complete and largely original. Type information: Powerplant: 130hp de Havilland Gipsy Major 4-cylinder in-line air-cooled engine; Specifications: Max speed 175 km/h; service ceiling 4145m; Crew: two.

Contextual Description

The Tiger Moth served as the basic trainer of the Second World War for trainee pilots of the Empire Air Training Scheme at Elementary Flying Training Schools around Australia. This aircraft was built in November 1943 and was delivered to the RAAF later that month. It served with 1 Elementary Flying Training School, Tamworth, New South Wales (NSW) from June 1944 till October 1944. After the Second World War it served at Point Cook, Victoria, (Vic) until disposal in 1957 and was subsequently displayed at Air World, Wangaratta, Victoria. It was acquired by the Australian War Memorial in 2001.

Details

Accession Number
REL28818
Manufacturer
De Havilland Aircraft Company Pty Ltd
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Aircraft
Physical Description
Material: Steel; Aluminium; Wood; Fabric
Measurement
Overall: 2.7 x 8.94 x 7.3 m
Date Made
1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Parent
Item Count
7
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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