Total Time Airframe: 264 hr since full restoration Serial Number: DHA‑341 — restored to replicate the original Halcyon, the first Tiger Moth to arrive in Australia in 1935
🔧 Restoration & Historical Lineage
Authentic Halcyon tribute: Meticulously rebuilt to the same specs as the famed 1935 Halcyon example — a piece of Australian aviation history revived.
Full airframe restoration: Completed 2009, top-to-tail rebuild with certified workmanship.
Engine overhauled in Australia (2014): Fitted with a high-compression 142 hp 1C Gipsy Major engine; recent runtime is just 78.1 hrs — effectively “young” at <80 hrs since overhaul.
Performance upgrades: Retains classic slats and brakes for authentic yet safe handling.
🏆 Awards & Performance Credentials
Best Restoration, AAAA (2009)
Most Original Aircraft, AAAA (2011)
Runner-up, Great Tiger Moth Race (Luskintyre, Hunter Valley) (2014) These accolades underscore both craftsmanship and airworthy excellence.
⚙️ Technical Specifications & Flying Experience
Engine: High-compression 142 hp Gipsy Major 1C with aluminium heads — classic, reliable, air-cooled inverted inline design
Structure: Two-seat, taildragger biplane with the iconic elephant-ear wing design and benign stall/spin characteristics.
🎖️ What Makes VH‑UTD Unique
Cultural significance: A living tribute to Halcyon — the AFCA’s first Tiger Moth — capturing Australian aviation heritage.
Low time since restoration: Just 264 hrs on the airframe since rebuild, with engine <80 hrs, ensuring many years of joyful, safe flying.
Proven airworthiness: Fresh maintenance release in hand — ready to fly without delay.
Handling & safety features: Slats/brakes enhance low-speed control — ideal for short/grass strip operations.
VH‑UTD offers an opportunity to own not just a beautifully restored Tiger Moth but a part of Australian aviation heritage. From its award-winning workmanship and low hours to its replica-of-Halcyon lineage, it’s a collector-grade aircraft with exceptional flight-ready value.
