Unbeatable museum quality best describes our handcrafted DeHavilland Tigermoth 82A RAF model airplane. After passing through the hands of master craftsmen, the parts are sanded and primed many times. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with great accuracy. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the DeHavilland Tigermoth 82A RAF model and gives it a glossy finish. The DeHavilland Tigermoth 82A RAF model airplane comes with a handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and to ensure that it is ready for delivery, it undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The DeHavilland Tigermoth 82A RAF model airplane is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one. DeHavilland Tigermoth 82A RAF History: It was in its primary trainer role that the De Havilland Tiger Moth made is greatest contribution to the war effort. It provided most of the RAF pilots with their first flying experience and they held it in high esteem. The DH 82 Tiger Moth was a trainer type aircraft manufactured by de Havilland Aircraft and was designed by Geoffrey de Havilland. Its primary users were the Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, RAAF, and other military operators. Its maiden flight was on the 26th of October 1931 and it retired in 1959. It was retired from the military services but it is still in extensive civil use. This aircraft was developed from de Havilland Gipsy Moth. The main change of the Gipsy Moth was the improvement in accessing the front cockpit. Other changes were its structure, fold down doors, and the upper wing. It has a de Havilland Gipsy III 120 hp engine. On its first flight Chief Test Pilot Hubert Broad was on its controls. The DH 82 accommodates two crew pilots: the student and the instructor. It has a length of 23 feet 11 inches; 29 feet 4 inches wingspan; height of 8 feet 9 inches; wing area of 239 square feet; weight of 1,115 lb (when empty) and 1,825 lb when loaded. It has a maximum speed of 109 mph at 1,000 feet; range of 486 km; 13,600 feet service ceiling; and rate of climb of 673 ft/min. This model has measurements of: Span 15.8 Len 13.1 and Scale: 1: 22