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de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth Trainer Family

The de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth was a two-seat biplane trainer developed from the Moth line for elementary RAF instruction. First flown in 1931, it became one of the world’s defining training aircraft, teaching generations of pilots across the Commonwealth and beyond while also serving in civil clubs, agricultural, liaison, and glider-towing work.

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Aliases
DH.82 Tiger MothTiger MothDH82Tiger Moth II
Family Name
de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth
Full Name
de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth Trainer Family
Roles
trainergeneral_aviationmilitary
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth was a two-seat biplane trainer developed from the Moth line for elementary RAF instruction. First flown in 1931, it became one of the world’s defining training aircraft, teaching generations of pilots across the Commonwealth and beyond while also serving in civil clubs, agricultural, liaison, and glider-towing work.
First Flight Year
1,931
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Creation Time
July 31, 2026 at 07:48:47 UTC
Updated Time
July 31, 2026 at 07:48:47 UTC