| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | G-ACDC |
| Other Marks: | 21 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth II |
| C/n (msn): | 3177 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | FairoaksMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGTF IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1 August 1960 |
| Photo from: | McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin) |
| Photo ID: | 428857 |
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First registered in 1933 then impressed into the RAF as BB726 during WW-II and restored in 1953. This was the oldest airworthy Tiger Moth left, but in the 1960s that didn't count for much so it was flown in 'crazy' flying displays and ultimately came to grief at Rochester, Kent on 8 September 1963. All four wings had to be replaced and the forward fuselage rebuilt. That was a wake-up call so it was treated more gently afterwards and is still airworthy in 2021. [On a personal note, my friends and I were there on 7 September 1963 (the Saturday show) and I recall how upset I was to see the wreckage on TV next day.] This photo was added on 9 January 2022, and has since been viewed 250 times. |