Aircraft Photo of VH-AKE / A17-375 | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #455415
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VH-AKE
Alternate Serial:A17-375
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
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):DHA426
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Serpentine (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:None
Event:Serpentine Air Race and Airshow 2022
 
Photo Date:19 March 2022
Photo by:Phil Vabre
Photo ID: 455415
Photo Comment

This Tiger Moth was built for the RAAF and saw wartime service as A17-385. It was one of the earlier Tigers on the civil Register, becoming VH-AKE on Christmas Eve, 1946. In the 1950s it was on the strength of the Canberra Aero Club, but now resides in private hands in Kerang, Vic.

This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

It was added on 22 April 2022, and has since been viewed 103 times.


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