Taking a restored holden-powered WWII De Havilland Tiger Moth biplane for a spin | ABC Australia

WWII-era De Havilland Tiger Moth has been painstakingly restored to re-live its bygone days. Mildura pilot Andrew Mason says General Motors Holden manufactured the plane years before they built their first motor cars.
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[@noahcount7132]

A magnificent example of history that not only deserves to be remembered, but (thanks to restoration) is actually alive and well.

[@markwatters6875]

Thank you for helping preserve both RAAF and Australian Aviation history.

[@kobusgriesel1399]

Beautiful plane mate, well done.

[@mattcapa2204]

I saw this flying over today.... how awesome too see the full story!! Well done 👍 beautiful project

[@pauls.2526]

A flying work of art. You should be so proud of yourself 😊

[@gerry1945]

Good to see, a friend had chipmunk that we flew 2 aircraft from Moorabbin toSydney it go low on oil at Waga Waga but a fun trip. 1950 De Havilland DHC1 Chipmunk Aircraft, still on sale for $70,000. Met Dick Gower some time ago, but missed an airshow at Tocumwal when I drove up there about 2 years ago..

[@angelreading5098]

Looks like the new wings have a sheeted leading edge to them,not seen that before on a Tiger ? beautiful restoration and a work of art in many ways,enjoy your Tiger Moth sir it is simply beautiful.

[@CraigPMiller]

A classic beauty 😀🙃😎❤

[@kethtemplar8989]

Good on you lot! These birds deserve to only be in one place, the air. Really appriciate what people like you are doing!

[@mr.morgan5643]

Well done Sir!! There are few, words to describe your accomplishments!!! What a work of art, she's stunningly beautiful! Flying in a Tiger is No. 1 on my bucket list!! I've truly have never seen a more beautiful Airplane!!! She takes your breath away!! Thank you sir for sharing your story!! I hope you are able to fly her for many more years!! With gratitude, Doug

[@cr7nj114]

A really beautifully restored Tiger.Congratulations on such fine attention to detail.

[@crissignori7482]

Wonderful video..... Fabulous plane ..... Wishing you many more years of enjoyment flying this beauty.

[@beagle7622]

A lot of Gypsy Major engines in Australia were built at Fisherman’s bend. Tiger Moths, Austers,. I learnt how to fly in a 1943 Auster MK111, the plaque said the engine was built at GMH in 1943.

[@harmonicimbalancer1678]

now that's a hobby

[@vincentblackburn6765]

I loved the video with an exceptional example of the Tiger Moth. May I ask what colour Red it is painted?

[@WillyWanka]

I'd trust my 1993 Ford Maverick that I haven't serviced for 24 years over this this Holden motor

[@davidjulian8536]

You'd look pretty silly trying to fly in it.

[@shaynemckinlay6406]

I saw that in Kununurra YPKU in 1996

[@gilbertdavies]

A cracking restoration, well done to all concerned! Great little aeroplanes, they teach you how to fly properly, learn what your feet are for & balance your turns using the T&S indicator. Contrary to what some folk say, Gipsy Majors are fine engines, its the idiots who abuse them are to blame. I wish you a long ownership.

[@EVISEH]

In fact the tiger moth was built at Bankstown Sydney.. GMH only connection with aircraft was they manufactured and supplied the engine. GMH was also manufacturing the American Pratt and Whitney Wasp Radial engine which powered the CAC Boomerang and Wirraway aircraft and the locally built version of the british Bristol Beaufighter which were all built in factories next to GMH's factory at Fishermans Bend, Melbourne. GMH at the time being one of the few companies that had an operational foundry and therefore able to cast various components [ such as engine crankcases, cylinder blocks etc] The only other foundry in operation being that operated by the Victorian Railways at its Williamstown workshops [VR cast one piece tank turrets amongst other things]

[@philipritson8821]

Is the Holdem a dedicated aircraft engine?

[@alancoller1602]

Can someone tell me how the oil system works the oil falls on the bottom of the pistons where does the oil go

[@franklinarguedas4832]

How much did it cost to rebuild the Tiger Moth? I am trying to find a tiger moth project to work on it. Beautiful machine.

[@daniochoa2110]

The dream

[@goldwingman1500]

Tiger Moth bie Plaine .

[@gzk6nk]

Where was the spin? I presume it's cleared for intentional spinning?

[@chrishenniker5944]

I was expecting a Holden V6 or 253ci V8 swap.

[@spannaspinna]

Same lol 😂