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truthinbeer · Post by **truthinbeer** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 11:19 pm

Tiger Moth renovation. Has had same owner past 45 years. He was going to sell it as he could not afford the renovation costs. Some blokes at the airfield suggested he syndicate it, retaining a 50% interest and that is what he has done giving 5 other people the benefit of ownership of an interesting aircraft.

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I think these wings belong with this plane.

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truthinbeer · Post by **truthinbeer** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 11:33 pm

A forlorn Moth in the corner.

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DH60...This one is a Moth Major with inline engine.

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Brenton C · Post by **Brenton C** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:44 pm

Sorry to hear of your spill from the bike. Back in my father's day in the 40's, when travelling to work on a rickety motor bike in and aroind Taree, he was often called a "temporary Australian." I wonder if that's a term still in use? I'm glad it's a term that doesn't fit for you!

I'd love a bike, myself, but they scare me. I'm probably kidding myself about how much safer I am in the air...

Hey thanks for posting these great photos of these historic beauties. They are magnificent birds.

truthinbeer · Post by **truthinbeer** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:12 pm

Thanks Brenton...Taree, are you one of us (aussie)? Yes, they still call us temporary aussies. Having the right riding gear improves the odds and I am a huge advocate of the neck brace.

That is all the photos I am going to post.

So what gives with Taree?

Brenton C · Post by **Brenton C** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:37 pm

Im afraid I am a displaced Aussie, brought to this God forsaken tundra against my will when I was 5.

I like to claim "invisible foreigner" handicap status whenever I stick my foot in it--no tell tale physical features or distinctive accent to pre-explain and excuse when I lapse into ways that might be characteristic of Australians, but "foreign" for Canadians.

It was the early years in my dad's career as a "sky pilot" that brought him to Taree. By the time I was 5, we were in Sydney when my parents hatched the plan to move to the Canadian prairies.

MauleMechanic · Post by **MauleMechanic** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:07 pm

truthinbeer wrote:Not sure but a DH of some description.

STAMP?

truthinbeer · Post by **truthinbeer** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:21 pm

MauleMechanic wrote:
truthinbeer wrote:Not sure but a DH of some description.
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STAMP?
Just did a search of the reg displayed on the prop cover. It's a DH-82A.
Built in 1942. Looking closely at the engine cowl you can see the sump on the post side, so I think it's a Tiger Moth not Gypsy Major. Bryan, correct me if I am wrong.
My apologies for being lazy in the first place.

Brenton C · Post by **Brenton C** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:28 pm

. . . And the drooling continues!

chris erasmus · Post by **chris erasmus** » Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:58 am

Some really nice airplanes and all in great condition

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