I have asked by the owner of a Tiger Moth on rebuild to find out its real identity. The airframe is currently being prepared for painting (and although we have details of the stencils and the general colour scheme) it would be nice to know a little bit more about the aeroplane in detail.
But……from what I can gather, its not what it is. I’ve made a few enquiries and it seems that this Tiger, has for some reason taken the identity of another (not rare I suppose amongst vintage types) with the ‘original’ I think still surviving in Norway.
Does anyone out there know anything about Tiger Moth c/n 84167, RAF Serial T7794 and with the all important civil registration G-ASPV.
I suppose I can get copies of its record card and that of what it is really from the RAF Museum at Hendon?
Best wishes,
Martin Pengelly
By: T6flyer - 1st November 2006 at 13:15
LN-MAX is cn 84167, but was however certified as cn 85738 (which belonged to LN-BDO, former DE840/G-ANSE, w/o 1963). It seems like G-ASPV’s parts were used on at least two different Tigers in Norway. The fuselage on LN-MAX, and the wings on LN-KAY (stored/being rebuilt?).
Thanks for the information. So what does this make G-ASPV then?
I had a look at the airframe the other day and it is a Tiger Moth and the CAA website gives the identity too as 84167.
Aaaaaaarrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh……..what am I going to do next?
The plot thickens!
Best wishes,
Martin
By: LN-ATC - 31st October 2006 at 19:34
The Tiger Moth still lives in Norway, and is operated by Nedre Romerike Flyklubb/Veteranflygruppen. Photo.
LN-MAX is cn 84167, but was however certified as cn 85738 (which belonged to LN-BDO, former DE840/G-ANSE, w/o 1963). It seems like G-ASPV’s parts were used on at least two different Tigers in Norway. The fuselage on LN-MAX, and the wings on LN-KAY (stored/being rebuilt?).
By: Arm Waver - 30th October 2006 at 12:33
Martin,
Your best bet is to get in touch with DHMC.
http://www.dhmothclub.co.uk/
Stuart McKay is the one to ask…
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October 30, 2006 at 12:15 pm