Historic Aircraft Photos
A collection of photographs starting with several of the De Havilland Tiger Moth. These were taken at Middle Wallop Army AFB, England
The Tiger Moth (or "Tiggie") was the pre - WW2 RAF primary trainer. It is part of a large family of De Havilland Moths including the Hornet Moth, Puss Moth and others. Many survive in flying condition. This example in FAF camouflage.
An example in the RAF training colours. This also shows the lineup of Tiggies which form the "Diamond Nine", all privately owned which regularily perform aerobatics at airshows. They perform a routine based on the RAF "Red Arrows" show, normally undertaken by BAe Hawks. The routine is however at a somewhat slower pace!
Tiger Moth in typical civilian scheme. The Tiger Moth has a metal fuselage and wing structure covered with fabric. Tiger Moths have the Gipsy Minor engine, simple and very easy to maintain.
This is the original DH Moth from which the Tiger Moth was derived. Note the original engine with top cowling. Also the lack of the flat panel on the rear fuselage incorporated on later types to assist anti-spin abilities.
A pair of near-exact SE5 replicas with modern but equivalent power engines. The SE5 and the later SE5A were the pre-eminent RFC fighter/scout in the latter stages of WW1.
Another photo of one of the replica SE5s. After the Great War, surplus SE5s were sold off in flying condition for £5 each. Few survive although there is an airworthy original example at the Hendon Museum. They were built by the Royal Aircraft Factory. A delight to fly, fast, very aerobatic and with none of the vices that plagued early biplane types.
Saab Saphiar, a rare GA type from the car and aircraft manufacturer. High powered and aerobatic single.
Russian YAK aerobatic aircraft. This was derived from the Yak 3 WW2 Russian fighter. Supremely aerobatic and excellently built, YAKs are a popular choice for the Aerobatic Championship series.
Auster (AOP) Army recon plane. Rather slow but suited for forward spotting duties. For many years standard Army Air issue in this variant with single rear seat.
Another near-exact replica in the guise of the WW1 Fokker Triplane. Well known in his red colours as the mount of the "Bloody Red Baron", Von Richtofen. An excellent performer and fast for its vintage. This is authentic German squadron colours.
Another YAK in dual seat style. YAKs are still made in the former USSR to much the same design. The very high power single radial engines give a lift ratio in excess of one to one, which means the aircraft can "hang on its prop" at will.
Miles Messenger, a multi purpose type used for a variety of roles including photography and recon. A variation of the civilian type.
Percival (piston) Provost. Fast and powerful Intermediate RAF Trainer. Later replaced by the well known Jet Provost.
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