Wanted. Top rail for a Tiger Moth left rear cockpit door; also wing eyebolts H35195. Daniel Schleinhege, Germany. E-mail: schleinhege@meyerwerft.de
Wanted. A set of aluminium cylinder heads for a Gipsy Major IC or IF or 10-2. Bill Balson, 66 Randall Drive, Salamander Bay, NSW 2317, Australia. Tel/Fax. +061 2 4982 0546. (Australia.) E-mail: wpbalson@nelsonbay.com
Wanted. Share in a Tiger Moth based in the English West Country, either Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon or Dorset. I have a CAA rating on Tiger Moths having flown in New Zealand and am moving to GB at the end of 2007. Adam Jones. E-mail: adamsfamily.1@hotmail.com
For sale. 1944 DH82A Tiger Moth. Public Transport C of A until August 2009. TTAF 2,514. Engine 1,369. Top end overhaul 50hrs. Based at Old Warden and maintained by Shuttleworth. £47,000. Colin Knowles. Tel. +44 (0)7973 148884 or +44 (0)1707 320400 (Office). (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. +44 (0)1767 651794. (GB.) E-mail: sales@vintech.aero
For sale. Turn and slip 6A/675 5715/48, completely overhauled with documentation £140. Turn and slip 6A/675 28977/43, fully serviced with paperwork. £140. The Stockbox. deHMC HQ.
Tiger Moth tyres are held in stock on behalf of the Club in Australia by Chas Edmonds, PO Box 497, Lilydale, Victoria 3140, Australia. Tel. + 61 3 9736 4202. Fax. + 61 3 9736 4292. (Australia.) E-mail: gipsyair@iprimus.com.au
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
For sale. Tiger Moth rebuilding project. DH82C CF-CTK (RCAF 5084) reconfigured to DH82A. Fuselage covered with Ceconite and painted. Wings assembled or in kit form. Empennage covered and painted. Three engines, two propellers, new stainless flying wires, landing gear, engine bearers, new engine cowlings and very much more. Full description available on e-mail from deHMC HQ or the vendor. US$60,000 ono. Jon Fudge, 1150 Essex Road, Westbrook, Connecticut, USA. Tel. +1 860 399 5073. (USA.) E-mail: jon.fudge@snet.net
New tyres for Hornet Moth and Leopard Moth. Three examples only remain from what might be the last batch for many years of DR6620 tyres suitable for Hornet and Leopard Moth standard aircraft wheels. Tyres are available for immediate delivery. Further details from the Stockbox. deHMC HQ.
Instrument overhaul. Mike Taylor-Langley offers special rates to Club members for instrument overhaul. Contact Mike at 3 Bennetts Mews, Tenterden, Kent TN30 5JN, England. Tel. +44 (0) 1580 766858. (GB.) E-mail: airtron12@btconnect.com
Tiger Moth doorknobs. 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 steel 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. Aero Vintage Ltd., New House, Northiam, Near Rye, East Sussex TN31 6JL. Tel. +44 (0)1580-830215. (GB.)
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: bill_orbeck@comcast.net
Tiger Moth tyres are held on behalf of the Club in the USA by David Watson. Contact David at 585 Glade Drive, Santa Paula, California 93060-1616, USA. Tel. +1 805 525 3203. Fax. +1 805 525 3285. Mobile +1 805 558 1787. (USA.) E-mail: taildragon@earthlink.net
The de Havilland DH60 Moth by Stuart McKay. Hardback. 192 pages. 250 photographs. Cover price £24.99. Offer price to Club members £20.00. Please add postage at the following rates: GB £7.00; Europe £8.00; World airmail £15.00; World surface £8.00. Order from the Stockbox. deHMC HQ.
Saddle/rail washers Pt No H22968 Mk 2. Packs of 10 washers at £14.50 plus VAT plus postage. H22968 Mk 2 is aluminium, drilled for a 2BA bolt and is not countersunk but can be easily converted. Order from the Stockbox. deHMC HQ.
Cork washer set for Tiger Moth fuel tank sight glass. Set comprises 2 washers 1.5mm thick and 2 washers 3.00mm thick. We know you like a challenge! £1.00 per kit plus postage. Order (with your new sight glass) from the Stockbox. deHMC HQ.
Fuel tank sight glass. New manufacture. £11.00 each plus postage. Order (with your new washer sets) 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.
Taming the Tiger, the Club presentation for all Tiger Moth pilots, prospective Tiger Moth pilots and previous Tiger Moth pilots. DVD (Europe and North America formats) now £15.00 per copy post free. Order from the Stockbox. deHMC HQ.
DH60 Moth rigging wires. The Club can offer for immediate delivery a set of new manufacture rigging wires for a DH60 Moth with an option of either long or short centre section wires, stainless steel with polished surface finish and complete with all end fittings. Manufacture and Inspection to CAA Release. Details from deHMC HQ.
Brass micro gimps. A limited quantity of newly manufactured 6.00mm x 0.6mm (1/4in x 0.024in or 23swg) brass gimp pins. As there are rumoured to be about 58,000 gimps per kilo, orders will be taken in multiples of 10 grams and sent by post. Contact the Stockbox. deHMC HQ for further details of price and delivery.
Gold plated Tiger Moth pin badges, stud fitting, individually boxed. £6 each post paid. Order from the Stockbox. deHMC HQ.
NTSC Video bargains. Special offer to clear. NTSC versions only. Wooden Wonder to Whisper Jet (the story of Hatfield Aerodrome) £10.00. Broxbourne Aerodrome pre-war. £10.00. Africa Tiger Moth Safari £10.00. Post paid. The Stockbox. deHMC HQ.
Book bargains from the Stockbox. Amy Johnson, Enigma of the Sky by David Luff. Cover price £16.99. deHMC price £7.00 plus postage. Tales of the Forties by John Havers and Peter Campbell. Cover price £14.95. deHMC price £10.00 plus postage. A Likely Story by Guy Clapshaw. £10.00 plus postage. And That's Another Story by Guy Clapshaw. £10.00 plus postage. The Tiger Club Vol. 2 1967-1976 'The Exuberant Years' by Lewis Benjamin. Cover price £12.95. deHMC price £8.00 plus postage. Order from The Stockbox, deHMC HQ.
Bowden cable H34883, quadrant linking, trimmer, tail adjusting gear. New manufacture. £22.50 each plus VAT plus postage. Order from the Stockbox. deHMC HQ.
For sale. Specialist in white 100% silk aviation scarves, ideal for open cockpit flying. Cool in summer, warm in winter. Size 6 ft x 18 in. Other sizes on request. Ideal gift. £9.95 including postage world-wide. An absolute must for open cockpit flying. Contact Ineke Voeten, Zijdeateljeeke, Watermolenstraat 30, Roosendaal 4708 AN, The Netherlands. Tel/Fax. +31 165 561104. (The Netherlands.) E-mail: info@zijdeatelier.com. Website http://www.zijdeatelier.com
For sale. 1x BTH magneto, unused, unscreened for 130hp Gipsy Major and 2 x unused, screened type for 145hp Gipsy Major 10-2. I also have un-issued seat harness suitable for Chipmunk. Anthony Gray. Tel. +44 (0)1978 233522 or +44 (0)7794 566750. (GB.) E-mail: tigertonedh82a@yahoo.co.uk
Wanted. I urgently require a Tiger Moth port lower wing. Carlfred Dennefleh. Tel. +49 (0)6201 72322. Fax. +49 (0) 6201 470206. (Germany.)
Wanted. Rubber acorns for rigging wire separation for DH60M Moth project NC829H. David Wayda, USA. E-mail: davepoorboy@sbcglobal.net
For sale. Dismantled Tiger Moth. VH-AUS, airframe about 99% complete: fuselage needs assembly; wings require attention. Engine complete and zero timed but needs inspection due to substantial down-time. Further details from Tony Dunlop. Tel. +61 3 5143 3433. (Australia.) E-mail: kimtony@ozemail.com.au
Wanted. Gipsy Major 10-2 engine (or crankcase) suitable for a Chipmunk. Jose Villar, Spain. E-mail: josechicharro@hotmail.com
Gipsy Major engine for sale. New pistons, rings, ring-mod, rebuilt carburettor and Slick magnetos. US$15,000. Worldwide shipment extra. Further details from Harry Schoning, California, USA. E-mail: tmothbldr@aol.com
DH60 Moth wanted. Serious enquiry. Please provide details. Professor Carlo Montemagno, 490 East Sharon Road, Glendale, Ohio 45246, USA. Tel. +1 513 702 2911. (USA.) E-mail: carlo.montemagno@uc.edu
Tiger Moth and Gipsy Moth replacement wing spars and all spars for tail surfaces manufactured to original standards. These are complete with all blocking in place, all holes jig-drilled and ready to install, Transport Canada, FAA, JAR, and British CAA approved. We also stock new manufacture wing compression struts, internal wing wires for all positions, interplane struts and strut end socket fittings, and hinge bolts and eyebolts for all positions. See Moth Service Register Sections 44, 49, 68 and 89 for more details and other products. References available. Neil Davidson, Davidson Aeroworks, Canada. Tel. +1 250 427 7178. (Canada.) E-mail: peggneil@telus.net
For sale. DH94 Moth Minor. Excellent condition. Sole reason for sale: lack of utilization. Full service records for engine and airframe since June 1946. £35,000. John Davy. Tel. +44 (0) 1883 714282. (GB.) E-mail: john@ballardslane.com
Tailwheel and mainwheel brake conversion for Tiger Moth including modified rudder pedals. British CAA Approved. Exchange set for AUS$5,500. Cheque, colour scheme and a parcel with the original wheels, pedals and skid to Ray Windred, The Hangar, Luskintyre Airport, 252 Pyewells Road, Luskintyre. 2321 New South Wales, Australia. For Customs' purposes the parts should be declared as Vintage Aircraft Parts for Repair and Return.
For sale. Brass placard with starting instructions for Tiger Moth, reads 'Start engine on front switch only. Try engine on both magnetos before taking off'. Faithful reproduction of original white Ivorine placard, same size and mounting, but in etched bass with black enamel background. Price each is US$16.00 plus US$5.00 for airmail postage USA and worldwide. Order from Airstuff. Credit cards accepted. E-mail: mgm@airstuff.com
Unique opportunity to own a Tiger Moth with Second World War action history. DH82A Tiger Moth, de Havilland built in 1939, c/n 3993, civil registration G-BYTN, flying in authentic camouflage colours and showing her original military serial N6720. Public Transport category C of A. Full rebuild by Skysport Engineering. Zero timed Gipsy Major 1C engine with 50 hours logged since rebuild. Full history since 1939 includes details of anti submarine 'Scarecrow' patrols. All TNS and mandatory mods incorporated. Winner of 'The Best Tiger Moth' award at Woburn in 2004. The aircraft is considered to be the most authentically finished 'military' Tiger Moth worldwide. Selling only in order to progress another DH rebuild project. Price £75,000 sterling or proposals welcome. Further details from Bryn Hughes, Tel. +44 (0)1234 840467. (GB.) E-mail: bryndhughes@yahoo.co.uk
For sale. Original de Havilland publications: Dragon Rapide Care and Maintenance Manual; Tiger Moth (DH Type 82) Manual of Instructions; Care and Maintenance of the 130Hp DH Gipsy Major Aero Engine; Care and Maintenance of the 120hp DH Gipsy III Aero Engine; Care and Maintenance of the DH Gipsy Queen III 200hp Aero Engine; de Havilland Controllable Pitch Airscrew Service Manual; plus Instruction Manual for Cirrus Major Aero Engines and Air Publication Vol I Gipsy Queen II Aero Engine. All are original and in very good condition. Offers to Bruce Clayton, 8 West Mill Rise, Walkington, Beverley, East Yorkshire HU17 8TP. Tel: +44 (0)1482 882691. (GB.) E-mail: clayton8@clayton8.karoo.co.uk
For sale. DH82 Tiger Moth collection of new and used Tiger Moth parts accumulated over 40 years in the restoration business. Offers in excess of A$30,000. Lynton Forster (Brooklands Aviation P/L), PO Box 24, York, WA 6302, Australia. Tel. (+) 61 08 96411371. Fax. (+) 61 09 96412370. (Australia.) Website http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/capeaviation
Urgently required for the final run on the authentic restoration of Canadian built DH83C Fox Moth ZK-APT (c/n FM48): 1 off ASI, US Gauge Fig 3200 or Fig 2200; 1 off altimeter, Kollsman 127K-02; copy of DH Canada Fox Moth signage on the fin, either a good close up photograph but preferably a drawing; 1 off oil pressure gauge, Negretti and Zambra A51; 1 off oil temperature gauge, Negretti and Zambra A58; 1 off ASI, Kollsman 657K-04. Stan Smith. Tel/Fax. +64 9 426 3735. (New Zealand.) E-mail: vintageaircraft@xtra.co.nz
Unshielded BTH Magnetos. New and used, impulse and non-impulse. Further details from Dennis Doersam, Canada. E-mail: doersam@shaw.ca
Type experienced pilot would like to buy a share in a DH82A Tiger Moth based within an acceptable travelling distance of Cumbria, North West England. Offers please to Philip Wilson. Tel. +44 (0) 1539 536436. (GB.) E-mail: gp.wilson@btconnect.com
For sale. Semi-restored DH82A Tiger Moth G-AMIU together with many new spare parts. Located in Southern England. For details of the current position contact Michael Souch. E-mail: airtimepaint@btinternet.com
For sale. 1939 DH82A Tiger Moth. Airframe 60 hours since complete restoration/rebuild. Engine 425 SMOH by Ed Clark. Some spares. Yellow fuselage with silver wings. US$85,000. Tim Jacobson, 11304 116th Avenue Ct NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329, USA. Tel. + 1 253 857 7809. (USA.) Website: http://www.buytigermoth.com E-mail: tsjacobson@centurytel.net
For sale. Instrument panel, glare shield and most of the instruments from my father's English Chipmunk which were removed to accomplish a Ranger engine conversion in the 'seventies. John Price, 102 North Morgan, Mt. Calm, Texas 76673, USA. Tel. (+) 01 254-993-2024. (USA.)
Wanted. A complete undercarriage assembly for a Tiger Moth. Ulrich Thueer, Germany. E-mail: ulrich@thueer-gmbh.de Website: http://www.quax-flieger.de
Wanted. BTH Type CSE4-4U magneto for Moth Minor ZK-AKM. Complete mag or any spares or parts would be good. I have AG-4 mags and spares available for trade or sale. Contact Stan Smith, New Zealand. Tel/fax (+) 64 094263735 (New Zealand.) E-mail: vintageaircraft@xtra.com.nz
For sale. New. Large size white 100% silk aviation scarves, size 7 ft x 18 in Introductory offer at £9.95 each, including postage worldwide. Also 6 ft x 18 in also £9.95 each (incl. postage). Contact Ineke Voeten, The Netherlands. E-mail: info@zijdeatelier.com
The Stockbox announces that new supplies of waterslide transfers of the de Havilland interplane strut symbol have been secured. A set of eight waterslides is available at £8.00 plus VAT and postage.
For sale. DH82A Tiger Moth VH-UDH. Complete restoration project with engine and log book and many new parts. Offers in excess of A$20,000. Lynton Forster (Brooklands Aviation P/L), PO Box 24, York, WA 6302, Australia. Tel. (+) 61 08 96411371. Fax. (+) 61 09 96412370. (Australia.) Website: http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/capeaviation
Wanted. For our Chipmunk engine we are in urgent need of a serviceable crankshaft. Will consider a complete Gipsy Major 10-2 engine. Ulrich Thueer, Germany. E-mail: ulrich@thueer-gmbh.de Website: http://www.quax-flieger.de
For sale. two brand new P11 compasses including corrector boxes. Offers invited. Roger Baetens, Renier Sniederstraat 16, Beerse 2340, Belgium. Tel. (+) 32 14 619815. (Belgium.) E-mail: roger.baetens1@telnet.be
For sale. Gipsy Major engine special tools. Pictures and details on request. Offers invited. Roger Baetens, Renier Sniederstraat 16, Beerse 2340, Belgium. Tel. (+) 32 14 619815. (Belgium.) E-mail: roger.baetens1@telnet.be
For sale. Tiger Moth crash pad in brown natural leather. Offers invited. Roger Baetens, Renier Sniederstraat 16, Beerse 2340, Belgium. Tel. (+) 32 14 619815. (Belgium.) E-mail: roger.baetens1@telnet.be
Wanted. Magnetos for Gipsy Major engine to be installed in a Tiger Moth. Riaan Cloete. Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, China. Tel. (+) 85 292 700740. (Hong Kong.) E-mail: riaan@netvigator.com
For sale. Miles Gemini restoration projects. Two complete aircraft and one for parts. Four Blackburn Cirrus Minor engines with a large quantity of new timber. Offers in excess of A$30,000. Lynton Forster (Brooklands Aviation P/L), PO Box 24, York, WA 6302, Australia. Tel. (+) 61 08 96411371. Fax. (+) 61 09 96412370. (Australia.) Website: http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/capeaviation
For sale. Tiger Moth rudder horns £10; Carburettor body £30; front trim lever £10; large type venture £10. AW Siskin propeller, 9ft 6in diameter, restored, mahogany with brass leading edge. £1,200. Hand held astrodome compass £40. Alan Brett. Tel. 01462 628417 or 07812 083713. (GB.)
Wanted. Pitot tube for DH89A Dragon Rapide. David Thiess, 43 Mi Mi Street, Sydney, NSW 2223, Australia. E-mail: davidair@optusnet.com.au
Wanted. Tachometer cable for rear cockpit instrument in a Tiger Moth; also wanted, tachometer head. Ken Scott. E-mail: flyfishingkj@gmail.com
For sale. Complete collection of JANES All the World's Aircraft (90 volumes) from 1909 to 2004/5. Will only sell as one lot. Gerry Schwam, USA. E-mail: schwam1@aol.com
For sale. Gipsy Major engine parts inventory new reduced in price. Most items have been photographed and are available to view on line. E-mail: edavid@tbaytel.net Website: http://my.tbaytel.net/edavid/gipsy_major_aircraft_engine_part.html
For sale. DH60M Moth. G-AANL. £65,000 ono. Details from Tel. 01592 622230. (GB.)
For sale. DH82A Tiger Moth G-AGZZ. Offers in the region of £35,000. Tel. 07860 247485 or 01980 630761. (GB.)
For sale. Dart Kitten vintage low wing monoplane. Reluctant sale. Details from Alan Hartfield. E-mail: aj.hartfield@tiscali.co.uk
The Stockbox announces that new supplies of Tiger Moth fuselage tie rods, Part Number H37869A, have been secured. Available from stock at £55 per rod plus VAT and postage.
Wanted. Fibre washers for Tiger Moth throttle control, Pt No H18949; control stick gaiters for front and rear cockpits. Ian Frazer, Airwork (NZ) Ltd, PO Box72516, Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand. Tel. (+) 64 9 295 2145. Fax. (+) 64 9 295 2104. E-mail: ianf@airwork.co.nz
Wanted. A pair of usable or repairable magneto switches for a Tiger Moth restoration. Willing to swap a brand new tachometer. Brian Zeederberg. E-mail: brian@swimrite.co.za
Wanted. Top rail for a Tiger Moth port side rear cockpit door assembly. Mike Aven, 21060 Felipa Road, Yorba Linda, California 92887, USA. Tel. (+) 1 714 307 3433. (USA.) E-mail: aven@earthlink.net
Wanted. A copy of the book 'A Rabbit in the Air' by David Garnett. Felix Eastcott, 16 White Cross Road, Haddenham, Buckinghamshire HP17 8BA. E-mail: hhgevasc@clara.net
Majors and Minors, Janic Geelan's first of a multi volume book series on the history of the de Havilland Aircraft Company and its products is available from NZ Aviation Press, PO Box 11-591, Ellerslie, Auckland 1542, New Zealand. The first publication (Volume 2 note) covers DH60, DH80, DH82, DH83, DH84, DH88, DH89, DH94 and DH91. Further details from the publisher. E-mail: info@nzaviationpress.co.nz
For sale. 1939 DH82A Tiger Moth. Well known aircraft in good condition throughout, 500 hrs since major rebuild, covered in Irish linen, RAF military training scheme. Gipsy Major 1F engine 275 hrs S.M.O.H. All TNS complied with, good radio and intercom. Evra prop. C of A until July 2010. Reluctant sale. Not cheap! Tel +44 (0)1522-810840 or +44 (0)7970 033618. (GB.)
Wanted. Chin cowling for DH82C Tiger Moth. Otto Dietrich, 286 Elie de Bellefeuille, Dorval, Quebec H9S 5V5, Canada. E-mail: otto.dietrich@aero.bombardier.com
Wanted. Photographs of aircraft operated by 22 ERFTS/EFTS Cambridge and 26 ERFTS Oxford, both concerns managed by Marshalls of Cambridge. Illustrations needed for a publication planned to recognize and celebrate the centenary of the Marshall Company in 2009. Please contact Group Captain Terry Holloway, Group Support Executive, Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Ltd, Airport House, The Airport, Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8RX. Tel +44 (0)1223 373227. (GB.) E-mail: th@marcamb.co.uk
Wanted. Inclinometer as fitted to RAAF Tiger Moth instrument panels. Offers please to Ron Ennis, Australia. E-mail: ronennis@iprimus.com.au
The Stockbox announces that new supplies of Tiger Moth luggage
locker latches have been secured. See the panel advert in this issue.
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