Tiger Moth Flights
Welcome to the fascinating world of the deHavilland Tiger Moth!
 History
At the age of 27, Geoffrey de Havilland left a good Engineer
position to build this classic bird. The design followed the classic layout of
the Wright brothers: biplane wings, twin pusher propellers, a forward elevator,
and a rear rudder. Flight testing took place on Salisbury Plain.
When the war came, de Havilland joined the Aircraft
Manufacturing Co., just north of London, as a designer. Here he toiled for the
duration of hostilities and his designs flew strongly (when the engines allowed)
and were built in enormous numbers. Almost five thousand DH4's were built under
licence in the United States.
By war's end, de Havilland had made his name with the public
and was able to raise £20,000 to start his own company. By 1939, thousands of
Tiger Moth aircraft of varying designs had been manufactured and exported to
every part of the globe. Find out more at the deHavilland
Moth Club.
Tiger Moth Flights
Experience the thrill of stting in the cockpit and flying a real vintage biplane from the days when
cockpits were open and helmets were leather! Get airborne and take the controls
of this classic biplane. And it'll be a grass take-off and landing using
the two front wheels and the authentic tail-skid!
DeHavilland Tiger Moths give you a real feel for the old days. This is
real vintage biplane flying from the days when cockpits were open and helmets
were leather.
Make sure that you pack your leather
helmet, goggles and leather Irvin jacket for your once in a lifetime trip!
Tiger Moth
flights around the UK
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