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
Tiger Moth: Return from Italy
Re: Tiger Moth: Return from Italy
What are those two objects above each of the main wheels?
Re: Tiger Moth: Return from Italy
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
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