Tiger Moth: Return from Italy

[BEX]

This DH82a (G-ASPV) was rebuilt in the early 2000s, but sadly the chap who did the restoration was seriously injured in a car accident.
The aircraft then went to Italy for a few years.
It was brought back to the UK by AT aviation in an epic 20 hours flying time (and many stops!), arriving at Branscombe in Devon last weekend.
G-ASPV isn't a Tiger for the "purist", with brakes and a tailwheel, but is an interesting and pretty aeroplane nonetheless.

DH82a G-ASPV by gosport_flyer, on Flickr

DH82a G-ASPV by gosport_flyer, on Flickr

DH82a G-ASPV by gosport_flyer, on Flickr

DH82a G-ASPV by gosport_flyer, on Flickr

DH82a G-ASPV by gosport_flyer, on Flickr

[Hasboman]

What are those two objects above each of the main wheels?

[BEX]

I believe they are housings for pyrotechnics

DSC05802 by gosport_flyer, on Flickr

The aeroplane was used for aerobatic air displays whilst in Italy. I guess these had something to do with it.

BEX