de Havilland Tiger Moth DH86 – XL714, RAF Camouflage

Aviation72 superb new 1/72 diecast model of De Havilland Tiger Moth XL714, looking superb in camouflaged RAF livery with yellow underside. Limited edition of only 1,500 pieces. The models comes with a length of authentic long rigging wire which the customer will need to attach to the model using the enclosed intructions.

The de Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth is a 1930s biplane designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and was operated by the Royal Air Force and others as a primary trainer. The Tiger Moth remained in service with the RAF until 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 use as a recreational aircraft. 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.