SET OF 3 AIRCRAFT!

This special release features beautiful replicas of the three Tiger Moths that made the historic “Glasmoth” Expeditionary flight of 1989! Departing on a goodwill trip from Berkshire Airfield on April 7, each biplane, manned by a British pilot and a Soviet navigator, made its way to Sheremetyevo Airport (even flying 100 meters above the communist city streets of Moscow!) before returning to Britain on April 27. The first legal touring flight over the Soviet Union since 1932, this was a monumental step toward improved diplomatic relations between these two nations. Now, you can commemorate that bold mission of peace with this extraordinary three-piece set! 

Historical Note:    The de Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth is a 1930s biplane designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and was operated by theRoyal Air Force (RAF) and others as a primary trainer. The Tiger Moth remained in service with the RAF until replaced by the de Havilland Chipmunk in 1952, when many of the surplus aircraft entered civil operation. Many other nations used the Tiger Moth in both military and civil applications, and it remains in widespread use as a recreational aircraft in many countries. It is still occasionally used as a primary training aircraft, particularly for those pilots wanting to gain experience before moving on to other tailwheel aircraft, although most Tiger Moths have a skid. Many are now employed by various companies offering trial lesson experiences. Those in private hands generally fly far fewer hours and tend to be kept in concours condition. The de Havilland Moth club founded 1975 is now a highly organized owners' association offering technical support and focus for Moth enthusiasts.

Info:    de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth, Glasmoth Expedition, April, 1989  -  Set of 3