Aircraft Photo of VH-AKE / A17-375 | De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #803024
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:CorowaMap
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YCOR   IATA: CWW   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia National Fly-in 2025
 
Photo Date:11 April 2025
Photo by:Phil Vabre
Photo ID: 803024
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.

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