Airfix 1:48 De Havilland Tiger Moth 1/48 Figures and lightweight aluminium and FRP

and lightweight aluminium and FRP panels were employed

the “Fighting Falcon” is armed with a 20mm M61 Vulcan internal cannon

A 3-liter inline-6 engine pioneered direct fuel injection

ABS has been used for the masts to ensure strength

Airfix 1:48 De Havilland Tiger Moth 1/48 Figures and lightweight aluminium and FRPFrom the perspective of a student pilot, the de Havilland Tiger Moth was a relatively stable and forgiving aircraft to fly, possessing few handling vices and being generally supportive of the odd silly mistake by the novice pilot. It quickly gained a reputation as being an easy aeroplane to fly, but a difficult one to fly well, qualities which seemed to make this the ideal aircraft to serve as a primary basic trainer for large numbers of pilots