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The Moth no. 134

Tiger Moth tubing with rounded corners exactly the same size and shape as used in the construction of Tiger Moth fuselage frames. Available in all gauges and in either T45 or 4130. Also, as originally specified for the Tiger Moth, boxed and unused, Venturis 6A/370 £75; new-old-stock compass corrector cardholders (6A/387) at £25 each plus original (1936 dated) unused compass deviation cards (Air Ministry Form 316) £5 each. Order two sets of cards and holders, for just £50 postage free. Tiger Moth (boxed) control column rigging jigs – use also for control locks £40. Mk. IVA ASI pressure heads (used on the Gipsy Moth) £150, new, boxed. All prices are plus VAT, unless sold outside the EC; limited quantities available. A list of new/old stock Tiger Moth parts is being prepared, please contact us for details. Aero Vintage Ltd., New House, Northiam, Near Rye, East Sussex TN31 6JL. Tel. 01580-830215. (GB).

For sale. Plastic bins for small parts storage (Dexion Maxibins) 3in wide x 6in long x 3in high. £10 box of 12. Similar 3in x 4in x 2in, £8 box of 12. Shipping extra. Vintage Engine Technology  Tel/Fax. 01767 651794. (GB). E-mail: sales@vintech.aero

Tiger Moth and DH60 Moth replacement spars available. These are complete with all blocking in place and all holes jig-drilled, ready to install. With Release approval documentation recognised in Canada and Great Britain. Front spars Canadian $1,270 each; rear spars C$1,180 each. BTH AG4 magnetos. Will overhaul or exchange from stock. Impulse C$1,050; non-impulse C$960. Exchange requires a rebuildable core magneto. Outright purchase from stock requires an additional C$250 each. New wing internal bracing wires with new original turnbuckles, C$60 each. New replacement interplane strut end fittings, C$80 each. Neil Davidson, Davidson Aeroworks, Canada. Tel. +1 250 427 7178.

Gipsy I exhaust and inlet gaskets. Cylinder head gaskets (114mm solid copper) for Gipsy I, Gipsy II and Gipsy III also stocked. Vintage Engine Technology Ltd. Tel/Fax. +44 (0) 1767 651794. (GB). E-mail: sales@vintech.aero

New tyres for Hornet Moth and Leopard Moth. The Club has invested in the manufacture of another small batch of DR6620 tyres suitable for Hornet and Leopard Moth aircraft and several other types also. Tyres are available for immediate delivery from stock. Further details from the Stockbox, deHMC HQ.

UGG fleece lined flying boots. See them on the Club website. For every pair bought on line the Club receives a small percentage. That has to be as good an idea as the boots themselves. deHMC HQ.

Instrument overhaul. Mike Taylor-Langley offers special rates to Club members for instrument overhaul. New address (posted on the Moth Service Register, deHMC website) is 3 Bennetts Mews, Tenterden, Kent TN30 5JN, England. Tel. 01580 766858. (GB).

A new item in the Stockbox. Tiger Moth fuel tank sight glasses. New manufacture. £9.50 each plus VAT plus postage. Order from deHMC HQ.

We have in stock copies of the revised edition of 'The Tiger Moth Story' and the first volume of de Havilland history by Janic Geelen: 'Magnificent Enterprise Moths, Majors and Minors.' For further information please contact Simon Walker at The Aviation Bookshop, 31-33 Vale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1BS. Tel. 01892 539284. E-mail: info@aviation-bookshop.com

A Club stock of Tiger Moth tyres is now available in the USA. Contact David Watson, Splitpin Engineering, 2540 Trails End Road, Acton, California 93510, USA. Tel. +1 661 269 4321 or +1 805 558 1787. E-mail: taildragon@earthlink.net

A Club stock of Tiger Moth tyres is now available in New Zealand. Contact John Pheasant, 18 Renwick Street, Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand. Tel. +64 9 298 7651. E-mail: john-gloria@clear.net.nz

Tiger Moth doorknobs. New supplies back in stock. Manufactured in aluminium with black anodised finish. Indistinguishable from the original in shape or touch and these will not split! £3.25 each post paid. Order from the deHMC Stockbox.

Tiger Moth owner for 44 years offers complete major and top overhauls for all series Gipsy Major engines, this can include new valve seats, valve guides, oil control ring mod, Nu Chrome cylinders to original bore dimensions. BTH magnetos, Claudel Hobson carburettors, AC fuel pumps, Rotax starters, generators. Fuel tanks repaired, rust  removal, float replaced without patches to the tank, then pressure tested. Bill Orbeck, 7325 Meadow Mist Lane, Ferndale, Washington 98248, USA. Tel. + 1 360 384 6203. (USA). E-mail: tigermoth82c@webtv.net
 
 

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