Walk along the fence / flightline
In the background: De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth, LF858/G-BLUZ. Built in 1944 by Scottish Aviation at Prestwick for RAF for use as radio-controlled aircraft for gunnery training. One of a number of Queen Bees which survived the war,
but this is the only example to have been restored to flying condition. Besides c/n SAL150, c/n 1435 is also quoted for
this airframe.
G-ANEN is a De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth, c/n 85418, ex/ DE410, G-ANEN, and OO-ACG.
Headcorn Aerodrome offers close proximity to there the action is.
A 'Jeep Ride' will cost you £30.00 (15 years plus only).
G-AOJK is a De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth II, c/n 82813
G-OODE is Stampe-Vertongen SV-4C with c/n 500
G-HJSS is also a Stampe-Vertongen SV-4C, with c/n 1101
G-BWEFis Stampe-Vertongen (SNCAN) SV-4, c/n 208
G-ANFM is a De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth II, licence built by Morris, c/n 83604. Reg'd 22Oct1953. Ex/ T5888.
G-AOIR is a De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth / Thruxton Jackaroo, c/n 82882. One of only 19 Jackaroos built, they are often considered to be Tiger Moths with an enclosed cockpit. Whilst based on a Tiger Moth they were substantially
different. The cockpit and fuselage was widened, lengthened and enclosed to make a four seat touring aircraft.
The first conversion flew in 1957. ¬ www.airhistory.net/photo/305103/G-AOIR
G-DDMV/493209 is North American T-6G Texan with c/n 168-313
Beech 17 Staggerwing N18V PBI (DR628 USAAF 44-67761).
G-NNEE is North American SNJ-5 Texan, '72/JF', with c/n 88-17678
G-NWHF is North American Harvard Mk.4 with c/n CCF4-483. Ex/ G-BSBG, 'Navy Wings'.
VR259 is Percival P.40 Prentice T.1 (c/n PAC/086). Passed to Air Atlantique in 2007 and operated on air experience rides.
To Aero Legends in March 2016 and operated here from Headcorn Aerodrome.
G-ANXR/RM221 is a Percival P.31C Proctor 4, with c/n H.803
Aero Legends proudly announced that Spitfire MJ444 ‘Lady Luck’ (KH-D) received her Permit to Fly! This remarkable
Mk IX Spitfire, built at Castle Bromwich in 1943, is ready for unforgettable passenger flights and air displays.
£130 will get you a seat in the Spitfire enclosure plus an up close briefing
'Her operational career ended on January 13, 1945, when flak near St. Vith brought her down during a mission with 443 Squadron. However, her story didn’t end there... After an incredible restoration that included her conversion to a two-seat configuration by Aircraft Restoration Company, she soared again on June 6 2024, marking the 80th
anniversary of D-Day.' ¬ www.aerolegends.co.uk/news/spitfire-mj444 |
A scan added from a 1964 'Battle of Britain Souvenir Book'.
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To mark the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain and the 10th edition of our iconic air show."
Photos © R.Leeuw
