Special Hobby 1/72 de Havilland DH.94 Moth # 72504

Name: Special Hobby 1/72 de Havilland DH.94 Moth # 72504
Brand: Special Hobby
SKU: SH72504
Price: 11.34 GBP
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SH72504

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1/72 Aircraft

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The de Havilland DH.94 Moth Minor was a light British training and touring aircraft developed in the late 1930s by de Havilland.

Designed as an affordable and accessible aircraft, it played an important role in preparing a new generation of pilots in the years leading up to the Second World War.

A low-wing monoplane of simple wooden construction, the Moth Minor reflected de Havilland’s philosophy of producing efficient, easy-to-fly aircraft. It was powered by a modest engine, offering gentle handling characteristics that made it particularly well suited to training duties.

Its side-by-side seating arrangement also provided improved communication between instructor and student, enhancing its effectiveness as a teaching platform.

Although primarily intended for civilian use, the DH.94 was also adopted by military training organisations, including the Royal Air Force, where it contributed to the early stages of pilot instruction under schemes such as the Civil Air Guard.

Its reliability and straightforward design made it a dependable aircraft during a period when rapid pilot training was essential.

While relatively small and unassuming compared to frontline aircraft of its era, the Moth Minor played a valuable supporting role in aviation history.

It helped lay the foundations for countless pilots who would go on to serve during wartime, and today it is remembered as a charming and significant example of British light aircraft design.

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