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Aircraft.Serial c/n Aircraft History
A17-1 82555
DHA1		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II No 9021.
6-May-39 2 AD received DH Gipsy Major #9021.
8-May-39 Flight test at Mascot, pilot MAJ A Murray Jones
16-May-39 Received by RAAF at 2 AD, Richmond.
29-May-39 To 23 Sqn, Richmond.
14-Oct-39 Held 22 Sqn, temporarily allocated 23 Sqn.
19-Oct-39 Received 23 Sqn, ex 22 Sqn, Storage 9021.
5-Jan-40 To 2 EFTS, Archerfield.
1-Jul-40 U/S for repair more than 2 days.
15-Jul-40 U/S for more 2 days.
4-Aug-40 Service At 2 EFTS.
7-Oct-40 To 4 EFTS Mascot.
23-Nov-40 Engine number 9021 replaced by engine number 9026.
2-Dec-40 Service in 3 days at 4 EFTS.
17-Feb-41 Service in 14 days at 4 EFTS.
24-Feb-41 U/S less month at 4 EFTS.
2-Mar-41 Service in 3 days at 4 EFTS.
10-Mar-41 Service in 14 days at 4 EFTS.
20-Mar-41 U/S less month at 4 EFTS.
7-Apr-41 U/S less 14 days at 4 EFTS.
21-Apr-41 Service in 3 days at 4 EFTS.
28-May-41 Issued 1 AD ex 4 EFTS.
29-May-41 To 1 AD Laverton for installation of wireless telegraphy (W/T) equipment (with engine number 9026).
2-Jun-41 Service in 14 days at 1 AD.
15-Jun-41 Service in 3 days at 1 AD.
19-Jun-41 Allocated 1 WAGS ex 1 AD Service.
25-Jun-41 Issued 1 WAGS ex 1 AD (with Engine # 9026).
28-Jun-41 Service at 1 WAGS Ballarat.
11-Aug-41 E Star(?) at 1 WAGS.
6-Sep-41 Received 1 AD ex 1 WAGS service.
8-Sep-41 Issued 1 WAGS ex 1 AD.
8-Sep-41 E at 1 WAGS.
15-Sep-41 C at 1 WAGS.
20-Oct-41 E Star(?) at 1 WAGS.
3-Nov-41 E at 1 WOS.
10-Nov-41 C at 1 WOS.
23-Nov-41 To Ansett, Laverton, for overhaul.
5-Jan-42 To 1 AD Laverton.
23-Jan-42 Allotted 3 WAGS ex 1 AD.
6-Feb-42 To 3 WAGS Maryborough ex 1 AD.
21-Feb-42 Crashed as Maryborough aerodrome. Trainee pilot FO JF Colthrup killed; instructor Sqn Ldr GA Richmond seriously injured.
24-Feb-42 H at 3 WAGS Field repairs impracticable.
30-Mar-42 Conversion to components at 3 WAGS Maryborough approved.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-1
A17-2 82556
DHA2		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9023.
29-May-39 2 AD received from de Havilland, fitted with Gipsy Major #9023.
8-Jun-39 23 Sqn (Engine #9023).
17-Apr-40 2 EFTS Archerfield U/S with engine #9023.
9-May-40 Tipped on nose, airscrew damage.
17-Jun-40 Service at 2 EFTS.
18-Aug-40 Engine #9023 replaced by engine #9039.
13-Jan-41 Service in 3 days at 2EFTS.
31-Mar-41 U/S less than 14 days at 2 EFTS.
7-Apr-41 U/S less than 14 days at 2 EFTS (engine exam).
14-Apr-41 Service at 2 EFTS.
17-May-41 Service in 3 days at 2EFTS.
17-Jun-41 Allotted 1 AD Richmond for W/T fitment.
5-Jul-41 Issued 1 AD ex 2 EFTS.
9-Jul-41 Received 1 AD ex 2 EFTS service (engine #9037?).
12-Jul-41 Allotted 2 WAGS ex 1 AD.
21-Jul-41 Issued 2 WAGS ex 1 AD.
26-Jul-41 Received C at 2 WAGS, Parkes.
23-Aug-41 E at 2 WAGS.
20-Aug-41 C at WAGS.
6-Jan-42 22 Kis off? Complete.
17-Jan-42 E at 2 WAGS (completed hours).
20-Jan-42 Allotted Clyde Engineering Company ex 2 WAGS.
24-Jan-42 F at 2 WAGS (completed hours).
16-Feb-42 F at 2 WAGS.
23-Feb-42 Issued Clyde Engineering ex 2 WAGS.
27-Mar-42 Allotted 2 WAGS ex 2AD.
31-Mar-42 Issued 3 WAGS ex 2 AD.
20-Apr-42 Collision on tarmac, Maryborough aerodrome - rudder, fin underplane, strut, top mainplane, aileron broken.
22-Apr-42 E Star at 3 WAGS.
4-May-42 E at 3 WAGS.
11-May-42 C at 3 WAGS.
18-Aug-42 Taxying accident, Maryborough aerodrome. Port mainplane spars, ??? Beyond tolerances. Fabric and ribs borken.
24-Aug-42 E ??? At 3 WAGS.
31-Aug-42 F at 3 WAGS.
7-Sep-42 G at 3 WAGS.
28-Sep-42 E Star at 3 WAGS.
5-Oct-42 C at 3 WAGS.
22-Oct-42 Allotted 1 AOS Cootamundra storage ex 3 WAGS to proceed via 2 AD for removal of W/T unit.
30-Oct-42 Received 2 AD ex 3 WAGS.
2-Nov-42 E Star at 2 AD.
9-Nov-42 F at 2 AD.
17-Dec-42 Issues 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
21-Dec-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
31-Dec-42 Allotted 5 EFTS storage ex 1 AOS.
18-Jan-43 Aircraft held at 5 EFTS Narromine storage.
18-Jan-43 Issued 5 EFTS storage ex 1 AOS.
25-Mar-43 Allotted CFS ex 5 EFTS storage.
29-Mar-43 Received CFS ex 5 EFTS storage.
26-Apr-43 E Star at CFS.
3-May-43 G at CFS.
1-Jun-43 C at CFS storage.
12-Dec-43 Aircraft struck power lines and crashed, 10 miles South of Tamworth. Mainplanes 90% "S". Airscrew "W". Fuselage and tail unit 90% "S". Engine 20% "M". Instruments 5% "R". Airframe allotted for conversion. PO JC Parker and PO WS Pell injured.
19-Dec-43 Allotted 2 AD ex CFS. Converted to components.
21-Dec-43 Converted to components.
A17-3 82557
DHA3		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9029.
15-Jun-39 2 AD received from de Havilland with engine #9029.
26-Jun-39 To 23 Sqn Richmond with engine #9029.
14-Oct-39 Held 22 Sqn temp allocated to 23 Sqn with engine #9029.
18-Oct-39 To 2 AD Richmond for service with engine #9029.
5-Jan-40 To 2 EFTS Archerfield with engine #9029.
30-Aug-40 Sight damage to former ribs, ??? Lower mainplanes and slight damage leading edge airscrew.
30-Sep-40 U/S ???month (120 hourly).
14-Oct-40 Serviced at 2 EFTS.
11-Dec-40 Crashed on landing at Archerfield - mainplanes damaged, undecarriage broken from fuselage.
16-Dec-40 U/S more month. Awaiting allotment of repair contractor.
19-Dec-40 Reg allotment to Aircraft Pty Ltd.
30-Dec-40 APL Archerfield for repair.
20-Mar-41 Allotted 2 EFTS ex APL.
21-Apr-41 Serviced 2 EFTS Archerfield (engine #9045).
7-Jun-41 Serviced in 14 days at 2 EFTS (180 hourly).
14-Jun-41 Serviced at 2 EFTS.
17-Jun-41 Allotted 1 AD for W/T fitment.
4-Jul-41 Allotment to 1 AD cancelled.
6-Sep-41 Received at 2 EFTS.
13-Sep-41 Received at 2 EFTS.
1-Nov-41 E Star at 2 EFTS.
8-Nov-41 C star at 2 EFTS.
17-Jan-42 E Star at 2 EFTS (180 hourly).
24-Jan-42 E Star at 2 EFTS. Airframe repairs.
10-Apr-42 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
13-Apr-42 Received 5 EFTS Narromine.
12-May-42 Allotted NAC ex 5 EFTS.
15-May-42 Above allottment cancelled.
15-May-42 Allotted de Havilland Ex 5 EFTS.
3-Jun-42 Lost ferrying to Mascot . Lost - search being made. Crashed in bad weather at Medlow Bath, near Katoomba on ferry flight to DHA Mascot (Flt Lt AH Way and passenger UH Bragg, Department of Home Security, killed. Extensive damage to airplane.
3-Jun-42 Issued de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
8-Jun-42 Received 2 AD, Richmond.
8-Jun-42 G at 2 AD
19-Jun-42 Converted to components at 2 AD Richmond.
A17-4 82558
DHA4
T212		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9030.
21-Jun-39 To 2 AD Richmond, received from de Havilland with Gipsy Major engine #9030.
10-Jul-39 22 Sqn Richmond with engine #9030.
26-Jul-39 Taxied into Hawker Demon A1-43 At Richmond. Top mainlane damaged on A17-4.
5-Jan-40 Allotted 2 EFTS Archerfield.
22-Jul-40 Service in 2 days at 2 EFTS.
30-Sep-40 Service at 2 EFTS engine #9030 replaced by engine #9042.
16-Dec-40 Service in 3 days at 2 EFTS.
13-Dec-40 Engine #9042 (awaiting crank case) replaced by engine #9023.
3-Jan-41 Landed on starboard wingtip and ground looped at Archerfield (LAC HW Snartt uninjured). Undercarriage, front upper and lower mainplanes are O/S damaged. Request allottment to APC contractor.
9-Jan-41 Engine #9023 replaced by engine #9030.
13-Jan-41 Issued APL.
27-Feb-41 Service at 2 EFTS.
27-Mar-41 Landed on boundary fence. Severs structural damage to full mainplanes. Undercarriage destroyed.
31-Mar-41 U/S more than month at 2 EFTS. Issued APL Archerfield ex 2 EFTS for repairs.
16-Apr-41 Work proceeding at APL.
2-Jun-41 Engine #9030 to be installed.
21-May-41 Estimated service 10/6 at APL.
11-Jun-41 Stopped - awaiting spares.
17-Sep-41 60% complete at APL.
5-Dec-41 Progress satisfactory.
12-Dec-41 Awaiting for material for much repairs proceeding (sic).
19-Dec-41 Awaiting material.
7-Jan-42 70% complete at APL.
16-Jan-42 Awaiting Tiger Moth 37, 38,40. 75% repairs proceeding.
23-Jan-42 Awaiting Tiger Moth orders 37, 38,40. 75% repairs proceeding.
27-Feb-42 Aircraft submitted for final inspection and returned to contractor for corrections.
16-Mar-42 Allotted to 2 EFTS ex 3 SFTS.
15-Apr-42 Above allottment cancelled.
15-Apr-42 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
13-Apr-42 Received 5 EFTS Narromine.
5-Aug-42 Accident near Narromine during practice forced landing. Landed across wind. Aircraft overturned, 3 mainplanes damaged, find and rudder, petrol tank dented.
10-Aug-42 F at 5 EFTS.
17-Aug-42 E Star at 5 EFTS.
14-Sep-42 E Star at 5 EFTS.
21-Sep-42 C at 5 EFTS.
30-Nov-42 E Star at 5 EFTS.
7-Dec-42 G at 5 EFTS (awaiting pistons).
14-Dec-42 C at 5 EFTS.
25-Jan-43 F at 5 EFTS (awaiting cylinder heads).
1-Feb-43 F at 5 EFTS (loss compression).
8-Feb-43 F at 5 EFTS (loss compression).
15-Mar-43 E Star at 5 EFTS. (U/S cylinder heads AOG).
29-Mar-43 G at 5 EFTS. (U/S cylinder heads AOG).
12-Apr-43 F at 5 EFTS (cylinder heads).
19-Apr-43 G at 5 EFTS (cylinder heads).
9-May-43 G at 5 EFTS (conversion to series one indefinite).
23-Aug-43 C at 5 EFTS.
30-Aug-43 G at 5 EFTS (conversion to series one indefinite).
7-Sep-43 C at 5 EFTS.
12-Jan-44 Request allotment 1660 hours.
13-Jan-44 Allotted de Havilland (Mascot) ex 5 EFTS for complete overhaul.
20-Jan-44 Issued de Havilland (Mascot) ex 5 EFTS.
5-Apr-44 Received 2 AP Bankstown ex de Havilland.
6-Apr-44 Allotted 5 AD ex 2 AP.
6-Apr-44 Issued 5 AD Store ex 2 AP.
15-Apr-44 Received 5 AD Storage Cootamundra.
23-Apr-44 Allotted 10 EFTS ex 5 AD Storage for storage.
12-Jun-44 C at 5 AD.
19-Jun-44 Above allottment cancelled.
28-Sep-44 Allotted 2 AOS ex 5AD store.
9-Oct-44 Issued 2 AOS ex 5AD store.
11-Oct-44 To 2 AOS Mount Gambier.
16-Apr-45 Allotted 2 AOS S/R ?? 2 AOS U/E.
16-Apr-45 Transferred Res ex 2 AOS U/E.
16-Apr-45 G at 2 AOS Res.
4-Jun-45 Issued and Received 2 AOS ex 2 AOS Res.
4-Jun-45 G at 2 AOS.
11-Jun-45 C at 2 AOS.
3-Oct-45 Allotted 2 AOS storage ex U/E.
5-Nov-45 Received 2 AOS Mount Gambier Storage.
1-Jan-46 CMU Mount Gambier.
7-Jun-46 Offered for sale, by CDC.
30-Sep-46 Sold through CDC for £100 to Royal Aero Club of South Australia, Parafield (address 112 King William Street, Adelaide, SA).
16-Jan-47 Issued to purchaser on 9 Jan 1947.
28-Sep-49 Registered VH-BOB to Royal Victorian Aero Club, Essendon (CofR number 1664).
11-Oct-49 Damaged at Essendon aerodrome. Withdrawn from service.
23-Jul-51 Registration cancelled.

A17-5 82559
DHA5		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9027.
27-Jun-39 Received 2 AD Richmond with Gipsy Major engine #9027 from de Havilland.
10-Jul-39 22 Sqn Richmond with engine #9027.
12-Feb-40 Lower starboard mainplane ?? And leading edge damaged.
5-Jan-40 Allotted 2 EFTS.
7-Jan-40 Received 2 EFTS Archerfield.
6-Apr-40 Crash landed at Hemmant, Qld, following engine failure during aerobatics (Air Cadet S. Daley uninjured). Aircraft undamaged.
7-Jul-40 Serviceable at 2 EFTS 2 days.
21-Oct-40 Service at 4 EFTS Mascot ex 2 EFTS.
28-Oct-40 Engine 9079 installed.
15-Nov-40 U/S less 3 days at 4 EFTS.
3-Feb-41 U/S less 14 days at 4 EFTS.
10-Feb-41 U/S less 14 days at 4 EFTS.
17-Feb-41 U/S less 14 days at 4 EFTS.
24-Feb-41 U/S less month at 4 EFTS.
3-Mar-41 U/S less 14 days at 4 EFTS.
17-Mar-41 Service at 4 EFTS.
21-Apr-41 Allotted 2 AD Richmond for routine overhaul.
28-Apr-41 Service in 3 days at 4 EFTS.
7-Jun-41 Issued Butler AT ex 4 EFTS.
11-Jun-41 BAT Mascot for overhaul.
16-Jul-41 Awaiting maintenance at BAT.
18-Sep-41 75% completed at BAT.
24-Sep-41 80% completed at BAT.
15-Oct-41 90% completed at BAT.
4-Nov-41 Allocated 2 EFTS ex BAT.
15-Nov-41 Received 2 EFTS Archerfield ex BAT.
16-Feb-42 E at 2 EFTS (engine repair).
23-Mar-42 C at 2 EFTS.
10-Apr-42 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
13-Apr-42 Received 5 EFTS Narromine.
8-Jun-42 E Star at 5 EFTS.
22-Jun-42 C at 5 EFTS.
19-Oct-42 E Star at 5 EFTS.
26-Oct-42 E at 5 EFTS.
2-Nov-42 C at 5 EFTS.
23-Nov-42 E Star at 5 EFTS.
30-Nov-42 C at 5 EFTS.
14-Dec-42 E at 5 EFTS (exhaust manifold).
21-Dec-42 C at 5 EFTS.
25-Jan-43 F at 5 EFTS (awaiting cylinder heads).
1-Feb-43 F at 5 EFTS (loss compression).
8-Feb-43 F at 5 EFTS (loss compression).
15-Mar-43 E Star at 5 EFTS (U/S cylinder head AOG).
29-Mar-43 G at 5 EFTS (U/S cylinder head AOG).
12-Apr-43 F at 5 EFTS (cylinder heads).
19-Apr-43 G at 5 EFTS (cylinder heads).
26-Apr-43 E at 5 EFTS (engine change). [note: no engine number noted on status card].
3-May-43 C at 5 EFTS.
24-May-43 E Star at 5 EFTS (240 hourly).
31-May-43 C at 5 EFTS.
16-Aug-43 E ?? At 5 EFTS.
8-Nov-43 G at 5 EFTS (AOG cross member).
15-Nov-43 C at 5 EFTS.
3-Jan-44 E Star at 5 EFTS.
10-Jan-44 G at 5 EFTS AOG Airscrew ?? Indefinite.
17-Jan-44 C at 5 EFTS.
19-Jun-44 Allotted 5 AD Store ex 5 EFTS.
23-Jun-44 Received 5 AD Store Cootamundra ex 5 EFTS.
24-Aug-44 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 AD store for complete overhaul.
28-Aug-44 Received de Havilland ex 5 AD.
1-Sep-44 Being stripped.
8-Sep-44 Overhaul proceeding.
23-Sep-44 Overhaul proceeding.
6-Oct-44 Undercarriage and C/S being assembled to fuselage.
20-Oct-44 Allotted Store Tamworth ex 2 AP.
20-Oct-44 Issued Store Tamworth ex 2 AP.
20-Oct-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
22-Oct-44 Received RAAF Tamworth storage ex 2 AP.
12-Dec-44 CMU Tamworth.
2-Apr-45 G at Tamworth Storage.
3-Nov-45 G at Tamworth Storage.
25-Feb-46 G at Tamworth Storage.
20-Feb-46 U/S and stored at CMU Tamworth under category D (less cylinder head).
10-Apr-46 Aircraft later stored ????
7-Jun-46 Offered for sale by CDC.
6-Sep-46 Sold through CDC for £100 to Association of Australian Aero Clubs, 100 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW.
18-Oct-46 Issued to purchaser.
30-Dec-46 Registered VH-AJT to Newcastle Aero Club, Broadmeadow, NSW (CofR number 1169).
23-May-53 Registered to Royal Newcastle Aero Club, Broadmeadow, NSW.
2-Jul-55 Crashed and caught fire after take off from private aistrip near Young, NSW. Pilot Bruce Brown seriously injured, trainee pilot Alan Brown incinerated.
21-Jul-55 Registration cancelled.
A17-6 82560
DHA6		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9028.
6-Jul-39 Received 2 AD Richmond ex de Havilland, with engine #9028.
10-Jul-39 22 Sqn with engine #9028.
3-Nov-39 Stalled on gliding turn and swung into ground, one mile north-west of Richmond aerodrome. Near write off. Sgt J Bastick slightly injured.
8-Nov-39 To 2 AD ex 22 Sqn.
6-Nov-39 Major crash being allotted 2 AD.
6-Nov-39 Received 2 AD Richmond ex 22 Sqn U/S MC.
18-Jan-40 Allotted 2AD to Engineering School Melbourne.
24-Jan-40 Issued Engineering Schools Melbourne. Engine #9028 repairable.
15-Apr-40 Scrap only less engine.
17-May-40 Converted to components.
28-Oct-40 Converted to Instructional Tiger Moth #4 at Engineering School. Instructional engine also.
A17-7 82561
DHA7		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9033.
14-Jul-39 2 AD received from de Havilland with engine #9033.
26-Jul-39 Issued 3 Sqn with engine #9033.
27-Oct-39 Struck wireless aerial. Upper and Lower mainplanes damaged, Engine bay damaged. Centre section bracing broken.
??? To pending? decision? 5 EO.
31-Oct-39 For repair.
1-Nov-39 Received 2 AD from 3 Sqn with engine #9033. Repairable.
15-Feb-40 Issued to de Havilland for repairs, with engine #9033.
8-Jul-40 Allotted to 5 EFTS ex 2 AD servioe.
9-Jul-40 Allottment to 5 EFTS cancelled.
16-Aug-40 Allotted 2 EFTS ex 2 AD service.
26-Aug-40 Serviced at s EFTS ex 2 AD.
6-Dec-40 Replaced (>) by 2 >>> allotted 2 AD.
5-May-41 Serviced in 3 days at 2 EFTS.
22-May-41 (Engine number) #9033 serviced.
24-May-41 U/S less month (720 hourly).
31-May-41 Serviced in 14 days at 2 EFTS. (180 hourly engine #9033).
14-Jun-41 Serviced in 3 days at 2 EFTS. (Engine #9043 (sic)).
17-Jun-41 Allotted 1 AD for W/T fitment.
21-Jun-41 U/S less month at 2 EFTS (720 hourly).
28-Jun-41 Service at 2 EFTS.
5-Jul-41 Issued 1 AD ex 2 EFTS service engine #9033.
9-Jul-41 Received 1AD ex 2 EFTS.
12-Jul-41 Allotted 2 WAGS ex 1 AD.
21-Jul-41 Issued 2 WAGS ex 1 AD.
26-Jul-41 Received C service at 2 WAGS.
15-Nov-41 E at 2 WAGS.
21-Nov-41 F at 2 WAGS.
28-Nov-41 C at 2 WAGS.
9-Jan-42 F at 2 WAGS.
17-Jan-42 C at 2 WAGS.
31-Jan-42 E at 2 WAGS.
9-Feb-42 C at 2 WAGS.
20-Feb-42 Allotted 3 WGS ex 2 WGS (sic).
25-Feb-42 Overhaul de Havilland ex 2 WAGS.
27-Feb-42 Issued de Havilland ex 2 WAGS.
3-Feb-42 Allotted 3 WGS ex de Havilland [this record makes no sense].
27-Mar-42 Progresing satisfactorily.
1-Apr-42 50% completed at de Havilland.
20-Apr-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
20-Apr-42 E at 2 AD.
27-Apr-42 Issued 3 WAGS ex 2 AD.
4-May-42 Received 3 WAGS ex 2 AD.
22-Jun-42 E Star at 3 WAGS.
29-Jun-42 E at 3 WAGS.
6-Jul-42 C at 3 WAGS.
4-Sep-42 Allotted 2 AD ex 3 WAGS.
9-Sep-42 Issued 2 AD ex 3 WAGS.
14-Sep-42 Received 2 AD ex 3 WAGS.
14-Sep-42 E Star at 2 AD.
16-Sep-42 Aircraft pulled out mooring pegs, propellor damaged beyond repair, windows(?) cowl damaged.
5-Oct-42 F at 2 AD.
16-Dec-42 Issues 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
21-Dec-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
31-Dec-42 Allotted 5 EFTS storage ex 1 AOS.
18-Jan-43 Aircraft held at 5 EFTS storage.
25-Mar-43 Allotted CFS ex 5 EFTS storage.
29-Mar-43 Received CFS ex 5 EFTS.
26-Apr-43 E Star at CFS.
10-May-43 E at CFS.
18-May-43 Allotted CFS ex CFS storage.
16-Aug-43 C at CFS.
15-Nov-43 E Star and CFS 240 hourly.
22-Nov-43 C at CFS (24 hourly).
15-May-44 E Star at CFS.
5-Jun-44 C Star at CFS (240 hourly).
12-Jun-44 C Star at CFS (240 hourly).
19-Jun-44 G at CFS.
13-Sep-44 Issued Point Cook ex Parkes.
18-Sep-44 Received CFS Point Cook ex CFS Parkes.
22-Oct-44 E Star at CFS (120 hourly).
30-Oct-44 C at CFS.
29-Dec-44 E Star CFS (reps to P/L).
27-Jan-45 F at CFS.
10-Feb-45 G at CFS.
25-Feb-45 F at CFS (240 hourly).
25-Mar-45 F at CFS (major inspection).
1-Apr-45 C at CFS.
16-Jul-45 E Star at CFS.
22-Jul-45 C at CFS
21-Aug-45 E Star at CFS.
26-Aug-05 F at CFS.
9-Sep-45 C at CFS.
5-Oct-45 Allotted Point Cook Reserve excess.
15-Oct-45 Transferred Point Cook Reserve excess.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
30-May-46 Sold through CDC to JC Lynch, 15 Morana Road, Northbridge, NSW for £200 Sales advice.
27-Aug-46 Issued to above.
6-May-47 Registered VH-BAL to Byrne Motor Company Rockhampton, Qld.
20-Sep-49 Withdrawn from service.
16-Mar-50 Registration cancelled.
22-Jun-54 Registered tp J. Bjelke-Petersen, Kingaroy, Qld (later Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Premier of Qld 8 Aug 68 to 1 Dec 87).
1-Jul-59 Registered to J and A Bjelke-Petersen (note sure if this is a typo - perhaps it should be J and F Bjelke-Petersen?).
8-Jun-63 Registered to P.C. and C.G Rudd, Longreach, Qld.
27-Aug-65 Registered to P.K. Sterne, Townsville, Qld.
3-Dec-66 Registered to P.P. Nielsen, Home Hill, Qld.
23-Oct-74 Registered to I.H Unwin and W.J. Oates, 12-Sep-75 Registered to The BAL Group (W.R Grant, I.R. Bennell, G.K. Denney and C.C. Terry, Coffs Harbour, NSW, B.P. Braithwaite, Kurora, NSW and R.J. Colefax, Sawtell, NSW).
12-Apr-78 Registered to J.D. Murphy, Lower Bucca, NSW.
12-Apr-78 Registration cancelled at owner's request.
22-Dec-78 Registered to J.D Murphy, "Tallowood", Nana Glen, NSW.

A17-8 82562
DHA8		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9031.
19-Jul-39 2 AD received from de Havilland with Gipsy Major engine # 9031.
26-Jul-39 Issued to 3 Sqn with Gipsy Major engine #9031.
18-Sep-39 Taxiing accident. Structural damage.
12-Oct-39 Collision taking off. Maimplane, airscrew, upper port wing damaged.
30-Oct-39 Repairs 3 weeks.
8-Nov-39 Repairs 3 weeks, waiting for spares.
13-Nov-39 Awaiting parts, 3 weeks.
20-Nov-39 2 weeks repairs after crash.
27-Nov-39 7 days repairs.
2-Jan-40 Arrived 2 EFTS ex 3 Sqn, with engine #9031.
22-Jul-40 Service in 2 days at 2 EFTS.
21-Oct-40 Service at 4 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
25-Oct-40 Lower port mainplane rear spar damaged when struck ??? ??? ??? From A17-??. [very small print].
28-Oct-40 U/S less 3 days at 4 EFTS.
15-Nov-40 Engine #9031 to ??? For complete overhaul.
18-Nov-40 Service at 4 EFTS.
23-Nov-40 Engine #9031 replaced by engine #9035.
2-Dec-40 Service in 3 days at 4 EFTS.
6-Jan-41 Service in 14 days.
16-Jan-41 Service in 3 days.
1-Feb-41 Wing dropped - turned in nose, nose cowling damaged, underside damaged. ?? mass balance ???.
10-Mar-41 Service in 14 days at 4 EFTS.
24-Mar-41 Service in 14 days at 4 EFTS.
7-Apr-41 Service in 14 days at 4 EFTS.
28-Apr-41 U/S less month at 4 EFTS.
4-May-41 Service in 14 days at 4 EFTS.
7-Jun-41 Service at 4 EFTS.
9-Jun-41 Received 1 AD ex 4 EFTS service, with engine #9035. Allotted HQ.
15-Jun-41 Service in 14 days at 1 AD.
21-Jun-41 Allotted 1 WAGS ex 1 AD Service.
24-Jun-41 Ready for collection at 1 AD.
7-Jul-41 Service at 1 WAGS.
28-Jul-41 E at 1 WAGS.
4-Aug-41 E Star at 1 WAGS.
11-Aug-41 C at 1 WAGS.
29-Sep-41 E Star at 1 WAGS.
6-Oct-41 C at 1 WAGS.
19-Nov-41 Allotted NAC ex 1 WAGS.
23-Nov-41 Issued NAC ex 1 WAGS.
12-Dec-41 Overhaul proceding. A17-8 will be completed Friday 8th January 1942.
19-Dec-41 Aircraft will be completed 9 Jan 42.
8-Jan-42 97% completed at NAC.
16-Jan-42 Awaiting oil pipes from APC [?] otherwise completed.
20-Jan-42 Allottment 3 WAGS ex 2 AD.
23-Jan-42 Completed, awaiting test pilot.
23-Feb-42 Received 2 AD ex NAC.
23-Feb-42 Issued 3 WAGS ex 2 AD.
3-Mar-42 C Received 3 WAGS ex 2 AD.
23-Mar-42 E at 3 WAGS.
30-Mar-42 C at 3 WAGS.
20-Apr-42 Collision on tarmac, rudder broken.
22-Apr-42 C at 3 WAGS.
11-May-42 E at 3 WAGS.
18-May-42 C at 3 WAGS.
4-Sep-42 Allotted 2 AD ex 3 WAGS.
9-Sep-42 Issued 2 AD ex 3 WAGS.
14-Sep-42 Received 2 AD ex 3 WAGS.
14-Sep-42 E Star at 2 AD.
5-Oct-42 F at 2 AD.
28-Dec-42 E Star at 2 AD.
4-Jan-43 F at 2 AD.
11-Jan-43 E Star at 2 AD.
18-Jan-43 E at 2 AD.
1-Feb-43 C at 2 AD.
22-Feb-43 Received 5 EFTS Storage ex 2 AD.
25-Mar-43 Allotted CFS ex 5 EFTS Store.
29-Mar-42 Received CFS ex 5 EFTS.
14-May-43 E Star at CFS.
24-May-42 C at CFS.
31-May-43 E Star at CFS awaiting parts.
5-Jul-43 C at CFS.
12-Jul-43 E Star at CFS.
19-Jul-43 C at CFS.
14-Feb-44 Allotted 4 SFTS (Service Flying Training School) Geraldton, WA ex CFS.
21-Feb-44 Issued 4 SFTS ex CFS.
18-Feb-44 Cancelled aircraft return Temora.
20-Feb-44 Allottment cancelled - aircraft ??? At 8 EFTS en routo to 4 SFTS. Return aircraft to CFS . Aircraft held at 10 EFTS.
17-Feb-44 Allotted 6 SFTS ex CFS pending allottment [of] Wacketts.
27-Feb-44 Issues 6 SFTS ex 10 EFTS.
28-Feb-44 Received 6 STS ex CFS.
10-Apr-44 E Star at 6 SFTS.
17-Apr-44 C at 6 SFTS.
26-Jun-44 E Star at 6 SFTS. [note: "E Star" has been overwritten by "C" or vice versa].
14-Aug-44 E Star at 6 EFTS.
4-Sep-44 C at 6 SFTS.
2-Dec-44 E Star at 6 SFTS (parts).
11-Dec-44 F at 6 SFTS.
1-Jan-45 C at 6 SFTS.
8-Oct-45 E Star at 6 SFTS.
6-Oct-45 Allotted 6 SFTS Reserve ex U/E.
15-Oct-45 Transferred 6 SFTS Reserve ex U/E.
10-Apr-46 Aircraft to be ???? [very faint].
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
20-Sep-46 Sold through CDC to Royal Aero Club 112 King Willian Street SA for £100.
8-Oct-46 Issued to Royal Aero Club.
3-Dec-46 Issued to purchaser.
4-Oct-57 Registered VH-RAW to Robby's Aircraft Co Ltd, Parafield SA (CofR number 2429).
22-Jun-59 Registered to Air Charter Ltd, Parafield, SA.
2-Oct-62 Registered to Robby's Aerial Services Pty Ltd, Parafield, SA.
12-Mar-65 Registered VH-TSG to Trojan Aerial Spraying Co Ltd, Belair, SA.
9-May-66 Registered to J Growdon, Snowtown, SA.
4-Apr-72 Registered to Citizens Investments Pty Ltd and Trojan Aerial Services Pty Ltd, Adelaide SA.
10-Aug-73 Struck and substantially damaged parked Cessna 172B VH-ICH while taxying at Parafield SA (pilot R. Meadmore uninjured).
29-Oct-80 Registered to Citizens Investments Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Qld and Trojan Aerial Services Pty Ltd, Adelaide SA.
12-Feb-88 Registered to B McGarvie, Broadbeach, Qld.
[note: the Australian Register of Civil Aircraft records the construction number of this aircraft as DHC.78, suggesting this aircraft is Canadian-built. De Havilland records do not substantiate this. Rather, it is assumed that the number is a corruption of the RAAF serial number.
A17-9 82563
DHA9		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9037.
4-Aug-39 Received 2 AD from de Havilland with Gipsy Major engine #9037.
28-Dec-39 Issured ARS.
5-Jan-40 Allotted 2 EFTS.
6-Nov-40 Struck boundary fence, damages mainplanes.
18-Nov-40 Four mainplanes ex A17-9 allotted APL for rebuild.
9-Jan-41 Engine #9027 to be installed.
17-Jun-41 Allotted 1 AD for W/T fitment. (Allotment subesquently cancelled).
16-Mar-42 Allotted APL ex 2 EFTS. Repaired by 28/9/1942.
28-Sep-42 Received 3 AD ex APL.
28-Sep-42 Allotted 1 AOS ex 3 AD.
19-Nov-42 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
27-Feb-43 Allotted 41 RDF storage ex 8 EFTS (subsequently cancelled).
1-Apr-43 Allotted 5 EFTS store ex 2 AD.
14-Apr-43 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 5 EFTS store.
6-May-43 Exchanged with A17-322, this aircraft to be held in storage.
11-Aug-43 Allotted 33 Sqn ex 5 EFTS. 5 EFTS to ensure that aircraft has ??? ??? To next 240 hourly and is completely camouflaged.
22-Aug-43 Issued 33 Sqn ex 5 EFTS storage.
3-Sep-43 Forced landing 26 OBU as far as can be ascertained only minor damage to propellor and mainplane.
18-Sep-43 Allotted 1 RSU ex 26 OBU for repair.
15-Mar-44 Allotted 7CU ex 1 RSU. Aircraft to be fitted with long-range tanks. 2 AP ferry pool to arrange ferrying.
10-May-44 Received 7 CU ex 1 RSU Higgins Field.
23-Aug-44 Allotted 9 EFTS ex 7 CU.
4-Dec-44 Allotted storage ex 9 EFTS.
11-Jun-45 Transferred 86 OBU ex 9 EFTS.
8-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
20-Feb-46 Sold through CDC to Royal Aero Club of WA for £400.
5-Apr-46 Issued to purchaser.
1-May-46 Registered VH-AMZ.
19-Apr-50 Caught in squall and blown into creek during forced landing at Lorna Glen station, WA.
30-May-51 Registration cancelled.
2-Dec-59 Registered VH-WFT.
29-May-63 Registration cancelled.
A17-10 82564
DHA10		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9032.
15-Aug-39 Received 2 AD from de Havilland with engine #9032.
1-Nov-39 Allotted 3 Sqn ex 2 AD with engine #9032.
6-Feb-40 Allotted 4 EFTS Mascot with engine #9032.
22-Apr-41 Engine #9034 to be installed end of May.
9-Jun-41 Received 1 AD ex 4 EFTS, for service, with engine #9034.
25-Jun-41 Issued 1 WAGS ex 1 AD, with engine #9034.
20-Nov-41 Allotted 2 WGS ex 1 WGS. [note: status card entry above describes unit as 1 WAGS].
27-Feb-42 Issued 3 WAGS ex 2 WGS.
19-Sep-42 Issued 2 AD ex 3 WGS.
16-Dec-42 Landing accident upper mainplanes, undercarriage, starboard lower mainplane and fuselage damaged.
24-Jan-43 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
3-Feb-43 Issued 8 EFTS storage ex 1 AOS storage.
27-Feb-43 Allotted 42 ROF Wing ex 8 EFTS.
12-Mar-43 Received 8 AD ex 8 EFTS.
11-Jun-43 Fitted with long range tanks.
16-Jun-43 Allotted ???
10-Aug-43 5 MG to take action and allotted to de Havilland.
14-Oct-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
10-Oct-43 Received 5 EFTS ex 2 AP.
27-Jun-44 Received 8 EFTS ex 5 EFTS.
29-Dec-44 Received 11 EFTS ex 8 EFTS.
11-Mar-45 Received CFS ex 11 EFTS.
11-May-45 Transferred Point Cook storage ex CFS.
7-May-46 Offered for disposal.
2-Jun-47 Sold through CDC to RJ Annetts, Prahan, Victoria for £150.
2-Jul-47 Issued to purchaser.
No recorded civil history.
A17-11 82565
DHA11
T011		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9036.
17-Aug-39 Received 2 AD from de Havilland with engine #9036.
17-Aug-39 Allotted 1 FTS (with engine #9036) for CT Stall indicator trials
29-Aug-39 Received at FTS and issued to Elementary Squadron.
29-Feb-40 Allotted Engineering School (1 ES) with engine #9036.
28-Oct-40 Converted to Instructional Airframe Tiger Moth 1.
17-Jun-51 Received RAAF Technical College as at 1 April 1951.
14-Oct-53 Held STT as at October 1953.
21-Jun-57 Approval granted for disposal.
25-Jun-57 Unit advised.
17-Apr-59 Registered VH-RIN.
30-Jun-60 Registered VH-CFA.
20-Jun-63 Registered VH-DBE.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-11
A17-12 82566
DHA12		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9034.
26-Aug-39 Received de Havilland with engine #9034.
8-Nov-39 To 22 Sqn allotment (with engine #9034).
3-Jan-40 Allotted 2 EFTS ex 22 Sqn (with engine #9034).
4-Nov-40 Bounced when landed and tipped onto nose. Upper and lower starboard mainplanes damaged.
4-Nov-40 Issued to 4 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
8-Feb-41 Engine #9021 received for installation.
29-May-41 Received 1 AD ex 4 EFTS service.
25-Jun-41 Issued 1 WAGS ex 1 AD.
23-Nov-41 Issued NAC ex 1 WAGS.
12-Dec-41 Being stripped for inpection, to be completed on Friday 23rd.
19-Dec-41 Being stripped for inpection.
2-Jan-42 Estimated date of completion 24 Jan 42.
8-Jan-42 22% complete at NAC.
23-Jan-42 Awaiting spares.
26-Jan-42 Allotted 3 WAGS ex 2 AD.
6-Mar-42 95% completed at NAC.
27-Mar-42 Completed.
14-Sep-42 Allotted 2 AD ex 3 WAGS.
21-Dec-42 Received I AOS ex 2 AD.
31-Dec-42 Allotted 5 EFTS storage ex 1 AOS.
18-Jan-43 Aircraft held at 5 EFTS storage.
14-Apr-43 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 5 EFTS storage.
6-Oct-43 Aircraft accident, recovering from bad landing, trainee pushed stick hard forward.
23-Jun-44 Received 5 AD store ex 5 EFTS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
18-Mar-46 Sold through CDC for £250 to Shark Patrol Service Co., NSW.
9-Apr-46 Issued to purchaser.
3-Oct-46 Registered VH-APM.
3-Nov-50 Crashed through roof of unoccupied cottage in Umina, NSW, on flight from Harrington, NSW. Pilot Myles Morris fell through roof, uninjured, after freeing himself.
10-Apr-59 Registration cancelled.
A17-13 82567
DHA13		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9041.
31-Aug-39 Received from de Havilland.
5-Jan-40 Issued 2 EFTS (with engine #9041).
2-May-40 Forced landing. Slight damage.
4-Nov-40 Issued to 4 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
10-Feb-41 Engine #9041 allotted de Havilland for overhaul. Engine #9021 fitted.
9-Jun-41 Received 1 AD ex 4 EFTS.
25-Jun-41 Issued 1 WAGS ex 1 AD.
16-Sep-41 Received 1 AOC ex 1 WGS.
17-Sep-41 Issued 1 WAGS ex 1 AD [sic].
19-Nov-41 Allotted and received Ansetts ex WGS.
24-Dec-41 Allotted 2 WGS wx 1 AD.
28-Dec-41 Received 1 AD ex Ansetts.
3-Jan-42 Received 2 WGS ex 1 AD.
27-Feb-42 Issued 3 WGS ex 2 WGS.
14-Sep-42 Received 2 AD ex 3 WAGS.
24-Jan-43 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
3-Feb-43 Issued 8 EFTS Storage ex a AOS Storage.
29-Mar-43 Received CFS ex 8 EFTS Storage.
29-Aug-43 Taxying accident: gust of wind tossed aircraft on back.
14-Feb-44 Allotted 4 SFTS ex CFS.
20-Feb-44 Allottment cancelled - aircraft in storage (?) at 8 EFTS en route to 4 SFTS. To return aircraft to CFS held 10 EFTS.
17-Feb-44 Allottted 6 SFTS ex CFS (pending allottment of Wacketts).
28-Feb-44 Received 6 SFTS ex CFS.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
30-Sep-46 Sold through CDC for £100 to Royal Aero Club of South Australia.
3-Dec-46 Issued to above.
14-May-53 Registered VH-RAR.
22-Sep-59 Registration cancelled.
A17-14 82568
DHA14		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9043.
10-Sep-39 Received from de Havilland with engine #9043.
2-Jan-40 Issued 2 EFTS (with engine #9043).
11-May-40 Forced landing. Undamaged.
14-Oct-40 Serviced at 4 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
2-Dec-40 Engine to be replaced by #9078.
9-Dec-40 Engine #9043 still installed.
1-Feb-41 Forced landing - engine failure. No damage.
30-May-41 Received 1 AD ex 4 EFTS (with engine #9078).
21-Jun-41 Allotted 2 WAGS ex 1 AD.
20-Jan-42 Allotted de Havilland, ex 2 WAGS.
25-Feb-42 Allotted de Havilland, ex 2 WAGS overhaul.
12-Apr-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
26-Apr-42 Aircraft struck stake marking U/S area on landing. Leading edge and plywood of port lower mainplane damaged.
4-May-42 Received 3 WGS ex de Havilland.
13-May-42 Aircraft struck obstruction while taxying on side of runway and overturned on nose. Damage nil.
21-Sep-42 Received 2 AD ex 3 WAGS.
19-Dec-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
13-Jan-43 Received 5 EFTS storage ex 1 AOS.
22-Mar-43 Received 7 SFTS ex 5 EFTS.
24-Sep-43 Received 11 EFTS ex 7 SFTS.
21-Oct-43 Received CFS ex 11 EFTS.
18-Sep-44 Received Point Cook ex Parkes.
4-Nov-44 Received Point Cook Reserve ex CFS.
7-Jan-45 Transferred Store Reserve to equipment Point Cook.
6-Feb-45 Requiring complete overhaul.
6-Feb-45 Transferred Store Reserve to equipment Point Cook.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
30-May-46 Sold through CDC to JC Lynch, 15 Morana Road, Northbridge, NSW for £200.
27-Aug-46 Issued to above.
5-Jun-53 Registered VH-BOR.
A17-15 82569
DHA15		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9042.
12-Sep-39 Received from de Havilland with engine #9042.
5-Jan-40 Issued 2 EFTS (with engine #9042).
12-Feb-40 Lower rudder ext. damaged.
19-Mar-40 Engine #9025 installed in A17-15. Engine #9042 U/S (later installed in A17-4).
26-Feb-41 Engine #9025 allotted APL for complete overhaul.
12-Apr-41 Forced landing - engine failure. No damage.
17-Jun-41 Allotted 1 AD for W/T fitment.
7-Jul-41 Received 1 AD ex 2 EFTS (with engine #9040).
18-Jul-41 Issued to 2 WAGS ex 1 AD.
25-Jul-41 Taxied into A17-122 - no damage.
24-Jan-42 Forced landing. No damage.
20-Feb-42 Allotted 3 WGS ex 2 WGS.
25-Feb-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 2 WGS overhaul.
3-Feb-42 Allotted 3 WGS ex de Havilland.
7-Mar-42 Issued de Havilland ex 2 WAGS.
27-Apr-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
4-May-42 Received 3 WAGS ex 2 WAGS.
22-Oct-42 Allotted 1 AOS Storage ex 3 WAGS. To proceed 2 AD for removal W/T mast (?).
30-Oct-42 Received 2 AD ex 3 WAGS.
19-Dec-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
13-Jan-43 Received 5 EFTS Storage ex 1 AOS.
22-Mar-43 Received 7 SFTS ex 5 EFTS.
29-Sep-43 Received 11 EFTS ex 7 SFTS.
21-Oct-43 Received CFS ex 11 EFTS.
13-Sep-44 Received Point Cook ex Parkes.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
30-May-46 Sold through CDC to JC Lynch, 15 Morana Road, Northbridge, NSW for £200.
27-Aug-46 Issued to above.
29-Oct-96 Registred VH-DHR.
A17-16 82570
DHA16		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9040.
21-Sep-39 Received from de Havilland with engine #9040.
5-Jan-40 Issued 2 EFTS with engine #9040.
13-Jan-41 Engine #9024 fitted.
7-Jul-41 Allotted 1 AD for W/T fitment.
7-Jul-41 Received 1 AD ex 2 EFTS.
18-Jul-41 Issued to 2 WAGS ex 1 AD.
16-Feb-42 Issued de Havilland, ex 2 WAGS.
30-Mar-42 Recieved 2 AD after repair at de Havilland.
30-Mar-42 Received 3 WGS ex 2 AD.
20-Apr-42 Collision on tarmac, airscrew broken.
14-Sep-42 Received 2 AD ex 3 WAGS.
21-Dec-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
5-Jan-43 Issued 8 EFTS Storage ex 1 AOS.
27-Feb-43 Allotted 44 RDF ex 8 EFTS.
2-Mar-43 Received 2 AD ex 8 EFTS.
17-Mar-43 Allotted GCF ex 44 RDF.
14-Apr-43 Received GCF ex 2 AD.
14-Apr-43 Forced landing due to petrol shortage. Ferry U/C ex A17-426 fitted to this aircraft.
3-Jun-44 Aircraft tipped onto nose on take off. Damaged airscrew 100% W, engine nose cowl and bottom cowl 10% W. Repairable at unit.
22-Nov-45 Allotted 10 EFTS Storage ex 6 CU.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
12-Dec-45 Offered to CDC for disposal.
6-Feb-46 Allotted to RAAF 'drome Darwin ex 6 CU to be held pending disposal.
3-Mar-46 Received RAAF Darwin ex 6 CU.
22-Jul-46 Sold through CDC to Methodist Inland Mission, Elcho Island, NT for £50.
16-Aug-46 Issued to purchaser.
No recorded civil history.
A17-17 82571
DHA17		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9038.
28-Sep-39 Received from de Havilland with engine #9038.
5-Jan-40 Issued 2 EFTS with engine #9038.
14-Mar-40 Mainplane, undercarriage, fuselage and airscrew extensively damaged.
12-Aug-40 Issued to Qantas.
5-Sep-40 Serviced and test flown at Qantas.
6-Sep-40 Allotted 2 EFTS.
1-Oct-40 Overturned while landing to impact A17-47 - undercarriage damaged.
8-Oct-40 Allotted to APC for repair. Fuselage twisted, mainplanes damaged.
14-Oct-40 Issued APL ex 2 AD for repair.
22-Oct-40 75% dismantled, inspection being made.
15-Nov-40 Handed over to RAAF.
14-May-41 Engine #9038 allotted APL for complete overhaul. Engine #9025 fitted.
7-Jul-41 Received 1 AD ex 2 EFTS for W/T fitment, with engine #9025.
12-Jul-41 Allotted 2 WAGS ex 1 AD.
5-Feb-42 Forced landing, nil damage. Throttle control disconnected. Sgt TS French and LAC BW Hutchinson uninjured.
19-Feb-42 Allotted 3 WGS ex 2 WGS.
30-May-42 Allotted to APL Archerfield ex 3 WAGS.
19-Jun-42 Work not started.
3-Jul-42 Work started, fuselage being stripped.
24-Jul-42 Fuselage being reassembled.
25-Sep-42 Engine bearers fitted, undercarriage and tail unit assembled, mainplane being boxed.
9-Nov-42 Being sprayed awaiting airscrew.
1-Dec-42 Received 3 AD ex APL Archerfield.
14-Dec-42 Received Storage 1 AOS ex 3 AD.
5-Jan-43 Issued 8 EFTS Storage ex 1 AOS.
29-Mar-43 Received CFS ex 8 EFTS.
18-Sep-44 Received Point Cook ex Parkes.
11-May-45 Transferred Point Cook Storage ex CFS.
9-Jul-45 Transferred CFS ex Point Cook Reserve.
2-Aug-45 Involved in collision on ground at Point Cook aerodrome. Recommend aircraft repairable at this unit.
7-May-46 Offered for disposal.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC to RJ Annetts for £75.
21-Jul-47 Issued to purchaser.
25-Sep-98 Registered VH-LNW.
A17-18 82572
DHA18
T223		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9046.
12-Oct-39 Received from de Havilland with engine #9046.
5-Jan-40 Issued 2 EFTS with engine #9046.
14-Mar-40 Forced landing due to engine failure. Mainplanes, undercarriage, airscrew, centre secion and rudder damaged. Air Cadet HA Lenne uninjured.
12-Aug-40 Issued to Aircraft Pty Ltd. (Prior to this, aircraft U/S since accident 14 Mar 40).
13-Sep-40 Completed and test flown.
13-Sep-40 Allotted to 2 EFTS.
28-Jan-41 Forced landing no damage, due to engine failure. LAC GWN Bassingthwaite uninjured.
26-Mar-41 Heavy landing, bounced and tipped on nose. Undercarriage broken. Structural damage to fuselage and mainplanes.
7-Apr-41 Issued APL ex 2 EFTS (repair).
4-Oct-41 Received 2 EFTS ex APL.
10-Apr-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
15-Apr-42 Above allottment cancelled.
15-Apr-42 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 3 EFTS.
23-Feb-44 Issued de Havilland Mascot ex 5 EFTS.
7-May-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
10-May-44 Received 5 AD Storage ex 2 AP.
23-May-44 Allotted 5 EFTS Storage ex 5 AD Storage.
19-Jun-44 Above allottment cancelled.
17-Nov-44 Received 11 EFTS Storage Reserve ex 5 AD Storage.
29-Dec-44 Received 3 AOS ex 11 EFTS.
14-Oct-45 Issued 3 AOS Reserve ex 3 AOS.
1-Feb-46 Allotted and transferred 3 AOD to 5 CRD Storage.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
30-Sep-46 Sold through CDC to Royal Aero Club, SA for £100.
13-Dec-46 Issued to above.
21-Oct-48 Registered VH-BNC, Royal Aero Club.
8-Dec-50 Registration changed to VH-BWC.
6-Dec-54 Registration changed to VH-BSY.
2-Apr-56 Damaged beyond repair, Hawker, SA.
30-Nov-56 Registration cancelled.
A17-19 82573
DHA19		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9044.
12-Oct-39 Received 2 AD from de Havilland with engine #9044.
5-Jan-40 Issued 2 EFTS with engine #9044.
18-Jan-41 Engine removed due complete overhaul.
10-Feb-41 Engine #9029 to be installed.
17-Jun-41 Allotted 1 AD for W/T fitment.
4-Jul-41 Allotment to 1 AD cancelled.
6-Sep-41 Received at 2 EFTS.
29-Oct-41 Heavy landing, structural damage to starboard side of fuselage. Undercarriage bent.
29-Nov-41 Issued APL for repairs ex 2 EFTS.
21-Aug-42 Received 3 AD ex APL.
28-Aug-42 Received 1 AOS ex 3 AD.
5-Jan-43 Issued 8 EFTS Storage ex 1 AOS.
29-Mar-43 Received CFS ex 8 EFTS Storage.
24-Feb-44 Received 8 SFTS ex CFS.
7-Jul-45 Received CMU Evans Head ex 88 OBU
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
26-Feb-46 Received CMU Tamworth ex CMU Evans Head.
26-Feb-46 Sold for £406.
1-Mar-46 CDC sold aircraft as being located at Evans Head and have advised purchaser of change of location.
29-Mar-46 Issued to purchaser.
11-Apr-46 Registered VH-APQ.
24-Jun-63 Registration cancelled.
10-Mar-66 Registered VH-APQ. CASA records it as current with Tiger Moth Joy Rides Oxenford Qld.
A17-20 82574
DHA20		 Fuselage built by DH Hatfield (UK), wings built in Aust. Engine: Gipsy Major II #9045.
23-Oct-39 Received 2 AD from de Havilland with engine #9045.
5-Jan-40 Issued 2 EFTS with engine #9045.
7-Apr-40 Forced landing. No damage.
4-Feb-41 Engine #9045 allotted Qantas for complete overhaul.
3-Mar-41 Engine #9044 fitted.
12-Apr-41 Collided with VH-ACH - fairing on undercarriage compression strut damaged. Brackets from aileron control on starboard mainplane damaged.
17-Jun-41 Allotted 1 AD for W/T fitment.
4-Jul-41 Allotment to 1 AD cancelled.
6-Sep-41 Received 2 EFTS.
6-Sep-41 Low flying and struck telephone wires. One compression leg and one tyre damaged.
17-Jan-42 Crashed on take off at height of 100 feet. Complete write off. LAC GM Hughes uninjured.
24-Jan-42 Awaiting decision for conversion.
17-Feb-42 Converted to components.
A17-21 3689 Built in UK for export to Australia 8-Aug-38 Registered VH-AAI.
4-Jan-40 Registration cancelled. Impressed into service.
4-Jan-40 Received 2 EFTS ex Spencer's Gulf Aero Club with (engine #?)80454.
22-Feb-40 Major crash at Red Banks, near Mallala. Air Cadet MN Finister uninjured. Possible conversion to components.
Converted to components.
A17-22 3515 Built in UK for export to Australia
19-Oct-36 Registered VH-UXC.
4-Jan-40 Registration cancelled. Impressed into service.
4-Jan-40 Received 2 EFTS ex Spencer's Gulf Aero Club with (engine #?)8670.
17-Jun-40 U/S for complete overhaul.
12-Aug-40 Issued Aircraft Pty Ltd (APL).
1-Oct-40 Serviced at Qantas.
1-Oct-40 Allotted 2 EFTS ex Qantas.
19-Nov-40 Forced landing - rough surface caused structural damage.
21-Nov-40 Allotted to APL for repair ex 2 EFTS.
3-Dec-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 EFTS when received from APL.
13-Dec-40 Allotted 2 AD ex 2 EFTS.
20-Feb-41 Heavy landing - damage to port side fuselage.
5-Jul-41 Overturned on take-off. Structural damage to fuselage.
18-Jul-41 Allotted APL for repair.
30-Jan-42 Progress on abover repairs stopped, welder unavailable.
29-May-42 Final adjustments being carried out.
2-Jun-42 Received 3 AD ex APL after repair.
15-Jun-42 Received 10 EFTS ex 3 AD.
3-Jul-44 Crash.
3-Jul-44 Allotted de Havilland ex 10 EFTS for complete overhaul.
25-Aug-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
25-Aug-44 Received 5 AD storage ex 2 AP.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
8-Feb-46 Sold through CDC to Royal Queensland Aero Club together with A17-26/R4839 for £500 each less 50%. Total£750.
5-Apr-46 Civil registration VH-UXC.
11-Aug-46 Destroyed by fire, Maryborough Qld.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-22
A17-23 3746 Previously VH-AAK - impressed into service.
12-Jan-40 Received 2 EFTS ex Broken Hill Aero Club.
12-Apr-40 Forced landing. Fuselage, compression strut and lower port ??? ???.
1-Jul-40 Serviceable at 2 EFTS.
14-Aug-40 Overshot on landing. Lower mainplane damaged.
22-Oct-40 APL Dismantled and being cleaned for inspection, parts ordered deom de Havilland.
16-Apr-41 Forced landing - engine failure. No damage.
2-Aug-41 Heavy landing on port wheel. Damage to fuselage centre section.
No records between 1/11/41 and 10/4/46
10-Apr-46 Aircraft to be stored Category C.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
1-Oct-46 To be stored Category D.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC to JB Holmes for £100.
24-Jun-47 Issued to purchaser.
23-Mar-48 Registered VH-AAK.
24-Apr-48 Crashed at Albury NSW.
A17-24 TO21 Note: "The DH82A Tiger Moth in Australia" by Julian Forsyth attributed the DHA serial DHA25 to A17-24 (albeit out of sequence with other airframes).
The website http://www.airhistory.org.uk/dh/pAus0.html attributes DHA21 to A17-24.
The RAAF status card for A17-24 quotes construction number T021.

Built by de Havilland Australia with Gipsy Major engine #86222.
20-Jun-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86222.
12-Jul-40 Issued to 5 EFTS with engine #86222.
29-Jul-41 Engine #80791 installed.
20-Nov-41 Tyre burst. Instructor and pupil (?) thrown out and struck and smashed lower mainplane.
25-Jun-42 Issued de Havilland Mascot ex 5 EFTS.
31-Jul-42 Stripped for survey.
31-Aug-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
7-Sep-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
1-Dec-42 Issued 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS (temporarily).
7-May-45 Transferred 11 EFTS storage reserve (S/R) ex U/E.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
Sold (with engine #120) by CDC to Kuala Lumpur Flying Club, Malaya c/o de Havilland Mascot for £320 less 50% = £160.
13-Sep-46 Issued to above.
14-Aug-47 Registered VR-RBA.
Withdrawn from service (date not recorded).
A17-25 TO22 21-Jun-40 Received 2AD ex de Havilland with engine #86240.
12-Jul-40 Issued 5 EFTS ex 2 AD with engine #86240.
4-Jul-41 Engine #82670 installed.
12-May-42 Allotted NAC ex 5 EFTS.
15-May-42 Above allotment cancelled.
15-May-42 Allotted de Havilland Mascot ex 5 EFTS.
3-Jun-42 Issued de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
6-Jul-42 Received 2AD ex de Havilland.
13-Jul-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
1-Aug-42 Received 5 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
28-May-43 Accident to aircraft - landed into A17-306 which was taxying.
23-Jun-44 Received 5 AD Store ex 5 EFTS.
14-Aug-44 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 AD Store for complete overhaul.
5-Oct-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
9-Oct-44 Received 5 AD Store ex 2 AP.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
8-Feb-46 Sold through CDC to Royal Queensland Aero Club together with A17-22 (R4839) for £500 each less 50% total £750 (sic).
20-Feb-46 Issued to RQAC.
24-Apr-46 Registered VH-AQC to RQAC.
13-Oct-46 Extensively damaged at Toowoomba, Qld.
2-Jul-47 Registration cancelled.
A17-26 DHA23 21-Jun-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86202.
12-Jul-40 Issued 5 EFTS ex 2 AD with engine #86202.
27-May-41 Engine #86202 replace by engine #86845.
9-Apr-42 Received de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
11-May-42 Received 1 AOS ex de Havilland.
20-Jul-42 Received 5 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
31-Mar-43 Aircraft struck stationary Wackett Trainer when landing.
20-Jun-44 Allotted de Havilland Mascot ex 5 EFTS for complete overhaul.
15-Aug-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
17-Aug-44 Received 5 AD Store ex 2 AP.
23-Nov-44 Received 7 EFTS Store ex 5 AD.
1-Jun-45 Allotted CM Western Junction ex 7 EFTS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
11-Feb-46 Sold through CDC to Tasmanian Aero Club for £495.
5-Mar-46 Issued to Tasmanian Aero Club.
3-Apr-46 Registered VH-AQJ.
29-Dec-79 Crashed near Sale, Vic.
1992 Shipped to United Kingdom, retaining Australian registration.  Flown from Southend to Le Torquet, France and return before participating in 1992 DH Cup Rally at Woburn Abbey.  Placed First in both aerobatic competitions (pilot Phil Unicomb of Luskintyre NSW).

 

A17-27 DHA24 21-Jun-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86204.
12-Jul-40 Issued 5 EFTS ex 2 AD with engine #86204.
10-Apr-41 Engine #86247 installed.
30-Mar-42 Issued NAC ex 5 EFTS for overhaul.
10-Apr-42 Progressing satisfactorily.
24-Apr-42 Not started.
29-May-42 Not started.
3-Jul-42 Progressing satisfactorily.
8-Sep-42 Received 2 AD ex NAC.
28-Sep-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
1-Nov-42 Received 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
7-May-45 Transferred 11 EFTS S/R ex U/E.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC.
24-Jun-47 Issued to purchaser.
24-Jun-48 Registered VH-BLQ.
6-Oct-49 Registration cancelled.  Exported to India.  Became VT-DDB.
A17-28 DHA25 21-Jun-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86218.
12-Jul-40 Issued 5 EFTS ex 2 AD with engine #86218.
24-Jul-40 A17-29 struck A17-28 - lower wingtip slightly damaged.
25-Oct-40 Tilted onto nose when landing. Airscrew damaged.
6-Jan-43 Landing accident, extensively damaged.
12-Jan-43 Issued de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
26-Feb-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
28-Feb-43 Received 8 EFTS Storage ex 2 AP.
15-Mar-43 Received 8 EFTS ex 8 EFTS Storage.
29-Dec-44 Received 11 EFTS Storage ex 8 EFTS.
6-Feb-45 Transferred 11 EFTS ex 11 EFTS Storage.
7-May-45 Transferred 11 EFTS S/R ex U/E.
10-Apr-46 Aircraft to be stored under Cat "C".
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
6-Sep-46 Sold by CDC to Australian Association of Aero Clubs for £100.
21-Sep-46 Issued to above.
22-Jun-53 Registered VH-AGK operated by the RAC of NSW.
Subsequently, Goulburn Aero Club and Tumut Aero Club.
21-Dec-63 Registration cancelled following accident at Adelong, NSW.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-28
A17-29 DHA26 24-Jun-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86210.
12-Jul-40 Issued 5 EFTS with engine #86210.
24-Jul-40 Wind overturned A17-29 at Narromine and made it strike A17-28. Rudder, top mainplanes, petrol tanks and propellor stem (damaged).
29-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex 5 EFTS for repairs.
10-Aug-40 Issued de Havilland for repairs ex 2 AD.
8-Oct-40 Allotted 4 EFTS.
10-Oct-40 Allotted 6 or 7 EFTS. (this is a direct quote from the service card).
14-Oct-40 Issued 4 EFTS ex 2 AD.
18-Nov-40 PO Bayliss fell out during slow roll - fatally injured.
27-Dec-40 A17-53 collided with A17-29. Port upper and starboard upper and lower mainplanes, centre section and tank damaged.
26-Feb-41 Issued de Havilland for repairs ex 4 EFTS.
13-May-41 Engine #86200 allotted for installation at de Havilland.
27-Sep-41 Received 4 EFTS ex de Havilland.
20-Apr-42 Received 10 EFTS ex 4 EFTS.
18-Oct-43 Issued de Havilland ex 10 EFTS for overhaul.
10-Dec-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
20-Dec-43 Received 11 EFTS ex 2 AP.
1-Feb-44 Crash landing.
25-Jul-45 Transferred to Stored Reserve.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
30-May-46 Sold through CDC to JC Lynch for £150.
27-Jun-46 Issued to above.
23-Jan-47 Registered VH-ARP.
29-Nov-60 Registration cancelled following accident at Julia Creek, Qld.    
A17-30 DHA27 26-Jun-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86201.
12-Jul-40 Issued 5 EFTS with engine #86201.
3-Sep-40 Aircraft nosed into ground and turned completely over during take-off in light wind. Centre section, both upper mainplanes and rudder damaged.
20-May-41 Heavy landing. Port side of fuselage damaged beyond capacity of unit to repair.
23-May-41 Allotted NAC ex 5 EFTS (less engine).
13-Jun-41 Engine #86234 allotted for installation.
20-Jul-41 Received at 2 AD ex NAC.
20-Sep-41 Received 2 EFTS ex 2 AD.
1-Nov-41 Aircraft turned over on back. Fin and rudder unserviceable, port upper mainplane damaged.
10-Apr-42 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
15-Apr-42 Above allotment cancelled.
15-Apr-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
20-Apr-42 Issued 11 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
12-May-42 Received 7 EFTS ex 11 EFTS.
26-Dec-42 Taxying accident.
1-Jun-45 Allotted c & M Western Junction ex 7 EFTS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
31-May-46 Aircraft sold to V Reid for £70.
30-May-46 Issued to above.
26-Feb-47 Registered VH-AIF.
28-Feb-67 Burnt in Hobart bushfires Feb 1967.

A17-31 DHA28 24-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86214.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
??-Jan-41 Ballooned and tilted on nose. Upper mainplanes, centre section, fuel tank slightly damaged. Fin and rudder U/S. Fuselage slightly strained.
1-Feb-41 Allotted 2 AD for repairs, replacement required.
22-Apr-41 Engine #86223 to be installed.
16-Aug-41 Received 1 WAGS ex 2 AD.
18-Aug-41 Minor damage to leading edge of lower mainplane.
18-Dec-41 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 WAGS.
31-Dec-41 Allotment 11 EFTS ex 1 WGS (sic) cancelled.
11-Jan-42 Received 1 EFTS ex 1 WAGS.
22-Jan-42 Practising forced landings stalled.
31-Jan-42 Issued Guinea Airways for repairs ex 1 EFTS.
4-May-42 Received 1 EFTS ex Guinea Airways.
7-Sep-43 Accident to aircraft. Pilot dug wing into ground when taking off due to lack of experience, at Waterloo Corner Satellite Airstrip.
13-Mar-44 Request allotment to Victorian Interstate Airways for complete overhaul.
20-Mar-44 Issued VIA ex 1 EFTS for complete overhaul.
23-Aug-44 Allotted SHQ Laverton ex 1 AD for Radar Calibration.
29-Aug-44 Received 1 AD ex VIA.
29-Aug-44 Issued SHQ Laverton ex 1 AD.
4-Oct-44 Received 5 AD Store ex SHQ Laverton.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
5-Feb-46 Sold through CDC to Newcastle Aero Club for £492, together with 3 other aircraft total £1,782 less 50% £891.
22-Feb-46 Issued NAC.
3-Jul-46 Registered VH-AOV. (Certificate of Registration No. 1000)
27-Aug-54 Registration cancelled.  Withdrawn from service.
A17-32 DHA29 2-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86215.
18-Jul-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
3-Dec-40 Stalled at 50 feet while gliding to land.  Turned quickly to avoid collision.  FO Hubbard killed and LAC Bate seriously injured.  Aircraft probable write-off.
20-Dec-40 Converted to components.
A17-33 DHA30 4-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86265.
18-Jul-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
11-Feb-41 Forced landing in wheat field.  Struck stump. Port lower mainplane, leading edge spars and interplane struts fractured.
3-Feb-43 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
9-Apr-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
10-Apr-43 Issued 5 EFTS ex 2 AP.
14-Apr-43 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 5 EFTS Store.
25-Jun-44 Received 5 AD Store ex 5 EFTS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
6-Feb-46 Sold through CDC to Newcastle Aero Club for £385, together with 3 other aircraft total £1,782 less 50% £891.
22-Feb-46 Issued NAC.
13-Aug-46 Civil Reg VH-AOW.
7-Feb-62 Destroyed by fire after forced landing.

D.H.82a Tiger Moths A17-26, 35, 42 and 33 5 E.F.T.S., c.1941 via Mike Mirkovic.
A17-34 DHA31 6-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86221.
18-Jul-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
27-Aug-40 Forced landing (no compass) no damage.
7-Jan-42 Aircraft stood on its nose. Port lower mainplane damaged, cross bracing slackened.
31-Mar-42 Aircraft overshot when landing and ran into boundary fence.  Broken spar, port lower mainplane.
19-Apr-42 Pilot held off too high and dropped aircraft slightly out of wind. Strained fuselage.
3-Mar-43 Issued de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
28-Apr-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
28-Apr-43 Received 5 EFTS Storage ex 2 AP.
18-May-43 Received 5 EFTS ex 5 EFTS Storage.
12-Oct-43 Aircraft crashed.  Airframe 75%, Fuselage 70%, Centre Section 30%, undercarriage 40%, starboard upper wing 95%, starboard lower wing 95%. Port upper wing 25%, Port lower wing 35%. Airscrew 100%, instruments 25%, Engine 20%. Airframe recommended for conversion.
25-Oct-43
Received 2 AD for conversion.
28-Oct-43
Approved for conversion to components.


NOTE: A Tiger Moth that had previously been identified and registered as A17-653/VH-AJV/VH-TWC was reregistered as A17-34/VH-DCW in Dec-62
A17-35 DHA32 6-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86279.
18-Jul-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
12-May-42 Allotted NAC ex 5 EFTS.
15-May-42 Above allotment cancelled.
15-May-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
3-Jun-42 Forced landing while ferry to Mascot.  Damage not known.
3-Jun-42 Issued de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
15-Jul-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
3-Aug-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
17-Aug-42 Received 10 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
21-Oct-43 Received CFS ex 10 EFTS.
18-Sep-44 Received Point Cook ex Parkes.
11-May-45 Transferred Point Cook Storage ex CFS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
6-Mar-46 Sold through CDC to Royal Victorian Aero Club for £357.10 (5 aircraft for £1785.10 less 50% £892.15).
1-May-46 Collected by Royal Victorian Aero Club.

D.H.82a Tiger Moths A17-26, 35, 42 and 33 5 E.F.T.S., c.1941 via Mike Mirkovic.
A17-36 DHA33 8-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86211.
18-Jul-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
8-Aug-40 Spun into ground from 200-500 feet - not repairable.
20-Aug-40 Converted to components.
A17-37 DHA34 11-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86234.
18-Jul-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
6-Sep-40 Heavy landing - starboard longeron bowed, one vertical strut broke.
21-May-41 Engine #86225 installed.
16-Mar-42 Issued NAC for overhaul ex 5 EFTS.
3-Jul-42 Overhaul not commenced owing to other RAAF work.
24-Jul-42 Mainplanes, tail unit stripped for repairs.
2-Oct-42 Received 2 AD ex NAC.
26-Oct-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
1-Dec-42 Received 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS temporarily.
3-May-45 Allotted 11 EFTS Storage Reserve ex U/E.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC to AB Sullivan for £75.
25-Jul-47 Issued to purchaser.
6-Aug-47 Registered VH-RJA to Ronald J Annetts of Melbourne.
2-Dec-49 Registered VH-FAS to Furness Aviation Service of Parafield
1959 purchased by Superspread P/L of Moorabbin Used for crop spraying
Mar-70 noted as sold to the Royal Aero Club of WA, at Jandakot
29-Nov-95 Crashed into Swan River 21 km SW of Perth Airport Crash report
9-Mar-2011 Registered VH-FAS to Griffin Aviation of Thornlie WA.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-37
A17-38 DHA35 12-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86219.
18-Jul-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
27-May-41 Engine #86219 replace by #80191.
25-Jun-41 Heavy landing - starboard side of fuselage damaged.
4-Jul-41 Engine #80191 removed.
5-Jul-41 Issued NAC ex 5 EFTS.
22-Aug-41 Tested and flown. 2 AD for storage with engine #82728.
20-Sep-41 Received 2 EFTS ex 2 AD.
30-Mar-42 Airscrew came off in air. Damaged.
20-Apr-42 Issued 11 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
12-May-42 Received 7 EFTS ex 11 EFTS.
20-Jul-42 Issued Ansett ex 7 EFTS, awaiting shipping.
2-Sep-42 Despatched Ansett ex 7 EFTS.
1-Dec-42 Received 1 AD ex VIA.
7-Dec-42 Issued 1 AOS storage ex 1 AD.
14-Dec-42 Received 1 AOS ex 1 AD.
11-Jan-43 Received 3 CF ex 1 AOS.
9-Sep-41 Forced landing. Damaged.
2-Oct-43 Issued de Havilland ex 3 CF.
26-Nov-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
30-Nov-43 Received 11 EFTS ex 2 AP.
3-Jul-44 Crashed inflight with A17-180.
13-Jul-44 Issued de Havilland ex 11 EFTS for complete overhaul.
6-Sep-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
11-Sep-44 Received 8 SFTS ex 2 AP.
7-Jul-45  Received CMU Evans Head ex 88 OBU.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
21-Jan-46 Allotted CMU Tamworth ex CMU Evans Head for storage under Category D.
14-Feb-46 Allotment to Tamworth cancelled - already sold.
8-Feb-46 Sold to Royal Queensland Aero Club for £484 less 50% £242.
12-Feb-46 Collected by RQAC.
18-Mar-46 Registered VH-AQD
1-Jul-60 Crashed near Rathdowney Qld. Pilot David Campbell killed.
A17-39 DHA36 12-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86209.
18-Jul-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
6-Sep-40 Heavy landing - starboard longeron, , one rear strut damaged.
12-Sep-40 Request allotment to 2 AD for repairs.
14-Sep-40 Engine #9024 fitted.
15-Sep-40 Allotted 2 AD for repairs.
21-Oct-40 Allotted de Havilland ex 2 AD for repairs.
Converted to components.
A17-40 DHA37 17-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86239.
18-Jul-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
22-Feb-41 R4839 (DH82A) collided with A17-40.  Damaged.
24-Jun-41 Engine #86204 installed.
13-Jun-42 Allotted de Havilland Mascot ex 5 EFTS.
29-Aug-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
7-Sep-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
1-Dec-42 Reeived 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS temporarily.
9-Jun-43 Landing accident, force landing. Landed heavily - moderate damage to fuselage.
31-Dec-43 Heavy landing during solo. Damaged.
23-Mar-44 Aircraft crashed 3 miles West of Benalla - forced landing. Engine failure at 1200 feet. Damaged.
13-Apr-44 Issued VIA ex 11 EFTS.
5-Sep-44 Received 6 SFTS ex 1 AD.
21-May-45 Transferred  Storage ex U/E.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
30-Sep-46 Sold through CDC for £100 to Royal Aero Club, SA.
3-Dec-46 Issued to above.
3-Nov-48 Registered VH-BNA.
26-Jan-51 Registered VH-BWA.
2-Jul-56 Registered VH-RAG.
2-Aug-57 Registred VH-BXY.
6-Oct-59 Crashed at Maryborough, Queensland.
21-Feb-61 Registration cancelled.
A17-41 DHA38 17-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86220.
16-Aug-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
21-Dec-41 Landed heavily. Ports side fuselage damaged.
3-Feb-43 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
20-Mar-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
26-Mar-43 Issued 8 EFTS ex 2 AP.
8-Apr-43 Issued 8 EFTS ex 8 EFTS Store.
24-Oct-43 Crash, low flying.
16-Nov-43 Received 5 AD for conversion to components.

NOTE: Tiger Moth VH-AAR is shown on CASA register as serial 038 but VH-AAR is actually A17-717 not A17-41
A17-42 DHA39 17-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86225.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
13-Mar-41 Struck wireless structure (radio mast) on cross-country flight. Damage to starboard mainplane, front spar broken.
26-Apr-41 Heavy landing - undercarriage smashed.
8-May-41 Allotted 2 AD ex 5 EFTS for repairs.
27-Nov-42 Received 1 AOS Storage ex 2 AD.
14-Dec-42 Received 8 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
29-Dec-44 Received 11 EFTS ex 8 EFTS for storage,
15-Jan-45 Allotted 1 AD ex 11 EFTS Storage for trial installation of stretchers.
28-Mar-45 Allotted de Havilland ex 1 AD.
24-May-45 Being dismantled.
6-Sep-45 Allotted 2 CRD Storage ex de Havilland.
20-Sep-45 Allotted 10 EFTS Storage ex 2 AD.
24-Sep-45 Held 2 AD (serviceable).
26-Sep-45 Received 10 EFTS storage ex 2 AD.
10-Oct-45 Delete all reference to the allotment 2 CRD storage ex de Havilland.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
12-Feb-46 Sold through CDC to Royal Aero Club, Mascot NSW together with T5413 and R4891 for £500 each less 50%, total £750.
25-Feb-46 Issued to purchaser.
15-Mar-46 Registered VH-APE.
17-Jun-47 Overturned by strong winds while refuelling at Goulburn. Towed behind Jeep from Goulburn to Sydney.
1-Oct-47 Registration cancelled.

D.H.82a Tiger Moths A17-26, 35, 42 and 33 5 E.F.T.S., c.1941 via Mike Mirkovic.
A17-43 DHA40 17-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86238.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
11-Feb-41 Forced landing - engine trouble. Port lower mainplane damaged.
21-Apr-41 Heavy landing - port side fuselage bent at "H" joint. Not repairable at unit.
30-Apr-41 Allotted 2 AD ex 5 EFTS for repairs.
21-Dec-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
11-Jan-43 Received 3 CF ex 1 AOS.
7-Jun-43 Issued RIMU ex 3 CF.
14-Jan-44 Received 3 CU ex RIMU.
18-Feb-44 Cancelled. Aircraft returned - wrong number quoted.
6-Sep-44 Allotted 5 AD ex 3 CU for prototype fitment ???.
2-Oct-44 Received 5 AD ex 3 CU.
4-Dec-44 Received 3 CU ex 5 AD.
27-Apr-45 Crashed Mascot Aerodrome. Lower mainplane, airscrew damaged.  Aircraft repairable at unit.
25-Feb-46 Received CMU Tamworth for storage ex 3 CU.
8-May-46 Offered for disposal.
20-May-46 Sold through CDC to Portuguese Consul for £500.
11-Jun-46 Issued to above.
Exported to Portuguese Timor.
A17-44 DHA41 19-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86233.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
22-May-41 Bad landing. No damage.
28-Aug-41 Heavy landing. Fuselage port side crushed. Port axle group twisted.
13-Sep-41 Issued to Newcastle Aero Club ex 5 EFTS.
19-Nov-41 Received 2 AD ex NAC.
22-Nov-41 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 2 AD.
24-Nov-41 Above allotment cancelled.
12-Dec-41 Received 12 EFTS ex 2 AD.
30-Mar-42 Received 8 EFTS ex 12 EFTS.
25-Jan-43 Issued NAC ex 8 EFTS for complete overhaul.
28-Apr-43 Received 2 AP ex NAC.
7-May-43 Received 8 EFTS ex 2 AP for storage.
21-May-43 Issued 5 EFTS ex 8 EFTS.
25-Jun-44 Received 5 AD Store ex 5 EFTS.
18-Jul-44 Received AGS ex 5 AD Store.
2-Nov-45 Allotted AGS Storage ex U/E.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
2-Jun-46 Aircraft sold to E MacArthur Onslow for £250.
7-May-48 Collected by purchaser. (date of this record as per status card is 1948: 2 years after previous record. Authority column on card is also dated 7/5/48).
14-Nov-46 Registered VH-ASQ.
23-Nov-50 Registered VH-PCB.
26-Oct-64 Registration cancelled.
A17-45 DHA42 19-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86230.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
16-Sep-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
16-Nov-42 Received 1 AOS ex de Havilland.
30-Nov-42 Received 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS temporarily.
4-Dec-42 Received 1 AOS ex 11 EFTS.
13-Jan-43 Received 5 EFTS Storage ex 1 AOS.
5-Feb-43 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 5 EFTS Store.
6-Sep-43 Received 2 AD ex 5 EFTS for conversion.
9-Sep-43 Converted to components.
A17-46 DHA43 22-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86244.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 2 EFTS ex 2 AD.
22-May-41 Engine #86244 removed (replaced with #86245).
1-Jun-41 Heavy landing - structural damage to fuselage.
13-Apr-42 Received 5 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
12-May-42 Allotted NAC ex 5 EFTS.
15-May-42 Above allotment cancelled.
15-May-42 Allotted de Havilland Mascot ex 5 EFTS.
3-Jun-42 Issued de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
7-Jul-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
20-Jul-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
30-Nov-42 Received 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS Store.
14-Dec-42 Received 1 AOS ex 11 EFTS.
29-Dec-42 Received 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
7-May-45 Transferred 11 EFTS S/R ex U/E.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
11-Mar-46 Sold to Victorian and Interstate Airways for £321.
27-Mar-46 Issued to purchaser.
9-Apr-46 Registered VH-AMC
14-Nov-61 Registration cancelled.
A17-47 DHA44 24-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86252.
16-Aug-40 Allotted 2 EFTS ex 2 AD.
5-Sep-40 Heavy landing - vertical member above main spar bent.
15-Sep-40 Issued Qantas.
26-Sep-40 Allotted 2 EFTS ex Qantas.
1-Oct-40 Engine cut out - forced landing, mainplanes damaged.
22-Oct-40 APL. Dismantled, being inspected.  Parts being ordered from de Havilland.
29-Jul-41 Engine #86224 allotted.
10-Apr-42 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
15-Apr-42 Above allotment cancelled.
20-Apr-42 Issued 11 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
4-May-42 Issued 7 EFTS ex 11 EFTS.
1-Jun-45 Allotted C & M Western Junction ex 7 EFTS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
31-May-46 Aircraft sold to Kingsford Smith Aero Services for £90.
10-Jul-46 Issued to above.
24-Dec-46 Registered VH-AVE
20-Aug-47 Exported to India.  Became VT-CLH.
A17-48 DHA45 24-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86200.
16-Aug-40 Allotted 2 EFTS ex 2 AD.
22-Aug-40 Retained 2 AD pending repair.
18-Sep-40 Allotted as replacement for A17-29.
19-Feb-41 Landed heavily and overturned. Fuselage front section bent. Upper mainplanes damaged, fin and rudder cracked.
2-Mar-41 Issued BAT ex 5 EFTS.
3-Mar-41 Allotted Butler Air Transport for repair.
14-Mar-41 Work held up awaiting drawings.
25-Jun-41 Engine #82712 allotted for installation.
9-Aug-41 Received 2 AD ex BAT.
20-Aug-41 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
11-Apr-42 Taxying accident - aircraft went onto runway under construction. Airscrew struck stake in centre of runway.
3-May-42 Taxying accident. Aircraft overturned. Rudder, fin and petrol tank damaged.
3-Jan-44 Issued de Havilland for complete overhaul.
21-Mar-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
24-Mar-44 Received 8 EFTS ex 2 AP.
29-Dec-44 Received 11 EFTS ex 8 EFTS.
7-Feb-45 Allotted 13 ARDRP ex 11 EFTS for installation of long rang fuel tank.
7-Feb-45 Allotted 8 CU ex 13 ARDRP on completion.
19-Feb-45 Received 13 ARD ex 11 EFTS.
12-Mar-45 Allotment to 8 CU amended, New allotment 13 AOP FLT ex 13 ARD.
3-Apr-45 Issued 17 ACPF ex 13 ARD.
28-May-45 Struck ammunition box in kunai grass on take-off from Suain landing ground. Squadron Leader RI Lewis and passenger Major JRW Leech, 7th Australian Command, uninjured.
4-Jun-45 Received 12 LASU ex 13 ARD.
22-Jun-45 Received 12 RSU ex 12 LASU for repair.
31-Aug-45 Received 12 LASU ex 12 RSU.
11-Sep-45 Allotted 17 AOPF ex 12 LASU.
2-Oct-45 Above allotment cancelled.
11-Oct-45 Received 15 ARD ex 12 LASU.
15-Nov-45 Aircraft to be offered to CDC representative for disposal in present condition. Consequent action by CDC to be advised.
4-Apr-46 Aircraft offered CDC for disposal.
17-Jul-46 Received 42 OBU ex 15 ARD.
12-May-47 Sold through CDC to Public Works Department, Lae, New Guinea.
1-May-48 Registered VH-BLX.
18-Jan-49 Overturned on landing.
6-Aug-51 Registration cancelled in general cancellations of non airworthy aircraft.
Various owners 1951-1970, registered VH-BLX.
Exported to USA as N48DH.
Currently G-BPHR in UK.

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A17-49 DHA46 29-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86248.
16-Aug-40 Allotted 2 EFTS ex 2 AD.
22-Jan-41 Bounced on landing, then swung round. Undercarriage and part of lower mainplanes damaged.
27-Jan-41 Issued to Qantas for repairs.
28-Jan-41 Allotted ALP in lieu of Qantas.
31-Jan-41 At Qantas for repair.
1-Apr-41 Allotted 2 EFTS.
2-Dec-41 Heavy landing. Port side front fuselage buckled. Undercarriage and compression leg bent.
13-Apr-42 Received 5 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
1-Dec-42 Accident - heavy landing (no details provided).
15-Apr-43 Issued NAC ex 5 EFTS.
11-Oct-43 Received 5 EFTS ex 2 AP.
26-Jun-44 Received 10 EFTS ex 5 EFTS.
4-Apr-45 Held 10 EFTS Storage.
23-Apr-45 Received 10 EFTS U/E ex 10 EFTS S/R.
20-Aug-45 Transferred 10 EFTS S/R ex U/E.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
6-Sep-46 Sold by CDC to Australian Association of Aero Clubs for £100.
21-Sep-46 Issued to above.
28-Jul-47 Registered VH-BCT.
10-Oct-47 WFU Registration cancelled.
A17-50 DHA47 29-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86259.
16-Aug-40 Allotted 2 EFTS ex 2 AD.
6-Mar-41 Crashed practicing forced landing approaches. Undercarriage right axle broken, mainplanes damaged, empennage broken.
10-Mar-41 Issued APL for repairs.
2-Jun-41 Allotted 2 AD ex APL.
24-Jun-41 Allotted 2 EFTS ex APL.
10-Apr-42 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 3 EFTS.
15-Apr-42 Above Allotment cancelled.
15-Apr-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
12-May-42 Received 7 EFTS ex 11 EFTS.
15-Jun-42 In conditions of low cloud, aircraft collided with tree stumps and crashed at Kimberley, near Railton, Tasmania.  Very extensively damaged. PO JS Newuss slightly injured and LAC JW Dehnert uninjured.
16-Jun-42 Field repairs impracticable.
13-Jul-42 Converted to components.
Later VH-BGR?
A17-51 DHA48 30-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86232.
22-Aug-40 Allotted 2 EFTS ex 2 AD.
10-Apr-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 3 EFTS.
15-Apr-42 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
15-Apr-42 Allotment (garbled) cancelled.
13-Apr-42 Received 5 EFTS ex 3 EFTS.
11-Jun-42 Forced landing. Damage to aircraft nil.
12-Jun-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
23-Jun-42 Issued de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
2-Jul-42 Not started.
24-Jul-42 Surveyed.
31-Jul-42 Work proceeding on components.
18-Aug-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
31-Aug-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
30-Nov-42 Received 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
17-Mar-44 Forced landing.  Aircraft hit dead tree whilst approaching forced landing.  Damaged. Recommend conversion of airframe.
20-Mar-44 Under conversion at 11 EFTS awaiting allotment to contractor.
23-Mar-44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 11 EFTS for conversion.
12-Jun-44 Approval given for conversion to components
A17-52 DHA49 30-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86254.
22-Aug-40 Allotted 4 EFTS ex 2 AD.
27-Dec-40 Forced landing - nosed over in high grass.  Damage to fuselage, tailplane, ribs, rudder, fin, upper mainplans and fabric on lower main planes.
19-Feb-41 While taking off, swung to left and tipped on nose.  Port and starboard upper mainplanes damaged beyond repair.
27-Feb-41 Allotted Butler Air Transport for repair.
14-Mar-41 Work held up awaiting drawings.
16-Jul-41 Awaiting engine at BAT.
6-Sep-41
Received 2 AD ex BAT.
1-Sep-41 Forced landing. Nil damage.
20-Sep-41 Received 2 EFTS ex 2 AD.
20-Apr-42 Issued 11 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
12-May-42 Received 7 EFTS ex 11 EFTS.
28-May-43 Accident to aircraft. Trainee pilot low flying contrary to regulations struck tree with structural damage to mainplane.
1-Jun-45 Allotted CM Western Junction ex 7 EFTS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
31-May-46 Sold to Tasmanian Aero Club for £90.
26-May-46 Issued to above.
9-Jan-57 Registered VH-BSW.
5-Nov-59 Crashed at Riverton, South Australia.
1-Sep-60 Registration cancelled.
A17-53 DHA50 31-Jul-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86231.
14-Jun-40 Allotted 4 EFTS ex 2 AD.
27-Dec-40 Collided with A17-29. Undercarriage, lower port and starboard mainplanes, front and starboard side of fuselage damaged.
12-Feb-41 Allotted de Havilland for repair.
29-Apr-41 Nearing completion at de Havilland.
3-May-41 Allotted 4 EFTS (temporarily) (for fitment of mainplanes and engine).
17-May-41 Engine #86254 allotted ex BAT for installation.
11-Jul-41
 llotted 11 EFTS.
16-Jul-41 Allotment cancelled.
20-Apr-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 4 EFTS.
7-Dec-42 Pilot of A17-T4893 (sic) when taking off failed to observe A17-53 taxying towards take off path. Aircraft slightly damaged.
22-Oct-43 Allotted VIA ex 11 EFTS.
12-Nov-43 Fuselage stripped and cleaned, fittings cleaned and inspected.
27-Mar-44 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 1 AD.
28-Mar-44 Received 1 AD ex VIA.
31-Mar-44 Received 8 EFTS ex 1 AD.
19-Oct-44 Torn from tie-down and overturned in strong winds near Jerilderie, NSW, when pilot on solo cross-country flight from Narrandera to Jerilderie and Coorabin and return to Narrandera, encountered strong winds and landed near Jerilderie on return flight.
7-Nov-44 Allotted de Havilland Mascot ex 8 EFTS for complete overhaul.
1-Feb-45 Allotted 2 AD to 11 EFTS stored reserve.
11-Mar-45 Received CFS ex 11 EFTS.
11-May-45 Transferred Point Cook Storage ex CFS.
6-Feb-46 Received 1 AD T & F Sqn.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
6-Aug-46 Allotted 1 AD Storage ex 1 AD T & F Sqn for storage.

Sold by CDC to Association of Australian Aero Clubs for £100 (no date recorded).
28-Sep-46 Issued to above.
12-Mar-48 Registered VH-CGK.
18-Apr-50 While Brian "Blackjack" Walker (HDH Test pilot) was testing Vampire A79-484 he landed after his radio had failed. Unbeknownst to him Tiger Moth VH-CGK/A17-53 was on long finals with the instructor under the hood performing an instrument landing. The Tiger collected the Vampire as it landed with the propeller smashing through the Vampire cockpit canopy. All onboard survived with minor injuries. The Tiger was written off but the Vampire was repaired and delivered to the RAAF six months later.
29-Aug-50 Registration cancelled.
n 18/04/1950 while Brian "Blackjack" Walker (HDH Test pilot) was testing Vampire A79-484 he landed after he's radio had failed. Unbeknown to him there was a Tiger Moth (VH-CGK/A17-53) on long finals with the instructor under the hood performing an instrument landing. The Tiger collected the Vampire as it landed with the propeller smashing through the Vampire cockpit canopy. All onboard survived with minor injuries. The Tiger was written off but the Vampire was repaired and delivered to the RAAF six months later.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-53
A17-54 DHA51 5-Aug-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86253.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
13-Jan-41 Awaiting new engine (no further details provided).
15-Apr-42 Receive 5 EFTS ex 6 EFTS.
23-Jun-42 Issued de Havilland ex 5 EFTS/
16-Oct-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
26-Oct-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
1-Dec-42 Received 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
25-Aug-43 Allotted 7 EFTS ex 11 EFTS. Allotment to stand until 23/9/43 when extension of allotment will be reviewed.
30-Aug-43 Above allotment cancelled.
3-May-45 Allotted 11 EFTS S/R ex U/E.
30-Jul-45 Issued NEI pool ex 11 EFTS.
25-Sep-45 To be returned to RAAF.
13-Nov-45 Received 10 EFTS Storage ex NEI.
7-Jun-46 Approved for Disposal.
2-Jun-46 Sold by CDC to Temora Aero Club for £60.
30-Jun-47 Issued to purchaser.
9-Dec-49 Registered VH-BNN.
28-Jul-52 Registered VH-FAI.
28-Nov-60 Registration cancelled following accident.

Currently registered VH-JHU and under restoration in WA by Lyn Forster.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-54
A17-55 DHA52 7-Aug-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86253.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
9-Mar-42 Landing accident. Port mainplane, interplane struts, front section fuselage and centre section strut port front damaged.
19-Mar-42 Allotted NAC ex 6 EFTS for repair.
23-Nov-42 Received 2 AD ex NAC.
27-Nov-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
14-Dec-42 Received 8 EFTS ex 1 AOS,
28-Sep-43 Aircraft forced landing due to structural failure of engine.
29-Dec-44 Received 11 EFTS Store ex 8 EFTS.
7-Feb-45 Transferred 11 EFTS ex 11 EFTS Reserve.
25-Jul-45 Transferred to Stored Reserve.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
2-May-46 Sold to Capt. J Glover for £354.
21-Aug-46 Issued to purchaser.
6-Dec-46 Registered VH-AXA to Father J Glover.
22-Dec-47 Registration cancelled in general cancellation of unairworthy aircraft following crash near Kegsugl, New Guinea (Father Joe Walachy uninjured).
17-Apr-48 Rebuilt and registered VH-BXA.
6-Aug-51 Registration cancelled in general cancellation of unairworthy aircraft.

A17-56 DHA53 7-Aug-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86203.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
13-Feb-41 Heavy landing. Lower port longeron damaged.
14-Apr-42 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 6 EFTS.
8-Jun-42 Issued de Havilland Mascot ex 5 EFTS.
6-Aug-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
24-Aug-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
1-Dec-42 Received 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS temporarily.
27-Jan-43 Landing accident. Moderate damage to aircraft. Collided with A17-313.
12-Feb-43 Allotted VIA ex 11 EFTS.
7-May-45 Transferred 11 EFTS S/R ex U/E.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC to F. W. O'Brien for £110.
25-Jul-47 Issued to purchaser.
13-Aug-47 Registered VH-BIR.
2-Oct-50 Exported to New Zealand, arrived in Wellington on "Tulse Hill".
28-Feb-51 Australian registration cancelled.
30-Aug-50 Registered ZK-AUS.
16-Mar-53 Stalled in turn and crashed while topdressing near Tokirima, pilot slightly injured.
9-Mar-54 NZ Registration cancelled.
A17-57 DHA54 7-Aug-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86207.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
14-Apr-42 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 6 EFTS.
25-Jun-42 Issued de Havilland Mascot ex 5 EFTS.
10-Sep-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
21-Sep-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
23-Nov-42 Allotted Parachute Training Unit ex 1 AOS.
28-Dec-42 Serviceable at PTU.
3-Jan-43 Crashed on landing. Mainplane upper starboard both spars broken. Damage to leading edge and slats. Outboard of struts lower starboard slight damage to leading edge. Upper port tip damaged at leading edge, lower port broken rear spar.
1-Feb-43 Allotted VIA ex PTU for repairs.
3-May-43 Received 1 AD ex VIA.
10-May-43 Received 10 EFTS ex 1 AD.
1-Dec-45 Collision with A25 (Airspeed Oxford) EB802 (Tiger Moth hit Oxford's mainplane). Damaged. Tiger Moth salvaged by 10 EFTS.
18-Dec-43 Aircraft undergoing repairs at 10 EFTS.  Accident occurred at 5 SFTS.
24-Jan-45 Allocated Reserve on Strength.
30-Jan-45 Transferred Reserve on Strength.
26-Mar-45 Received 10 EFTS U/E ex 10 EFTS S/R.
4-Apr-45 Held 10 EFTS Strength.
7-May-45 Transferred 10 EFTS S/R ex 10 EFTS U/E,
7-Jun-46 Offered for Disposal.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC to S. S. Cleary.
19-Jun-47 Issued to Purchaser.
5-Nov-47 Registered VH-BGC.
10-Apr-62  Registration cancelled

DH.82A Tiger Moth A17-57 (marked as A17-54, now VH-BGC). Camden Airport, NSW, Great Tiger Moth Air Race. 4th October 2014 by Brook Whylie
A17-58 DHA55 8-Aug-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86228.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
4-Jul-41 Engine #83725 allotted.
20-Mar-42 Allotted NAC ex 6 EFTS.
22-May-42 Progress stopped due to labour shortage.
3-Jul-42 Overhaul not commenced owing to pressure of other RAAF work.
25-Oct-42 Received 2 AD ex NAC.
9-Nov-42 Received 1 AOS Storage ex 2 AD.
1-Dec-42 Received 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
19-Feb-43 Undercart of A17-58 hit upper part of A17-23 which had just finished landing run.
24-Apr-43 Accident to aircraft.
3-May-43 Allotted VIA Essendon ex 11 EFTS for repairs.
20-Aug-43 Allotted 7 EFTS ex VIA (temporarily, to assist when large number of aircraft undergo overhaul).
23-Aug-43 Above allotment cancelled.
25-Aug-43 Allotted 7 EFTS ex VIA after overhaul.
20-Aug-43 Being prepared for test flights.
1-Sep-43 Received 1 AD ex VIA.
7-Sep-43 Received 7 EFTS ex 1 AD.
30-Oct-44 Received 7 EFTS Reserve.
1-Jun-45 Allotted CM Western Junction ex 7 EFTS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for Disposal.
31-May-46 Aircraft sold to B. Daish for £75.
27-Jun-46 Issued to above.
5-Sep-46 Registered VH-AUG.
19-May-55 Registered VH-PCG.
8-Nov-56 Registered VH-BVO.
17-Apr-84 Registered VH-PCG.

 

A17-59 DHA56 8-Aug-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86241.
14-Aug-40 bAllotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
9-Oct-40 Spun from 50 feet. Completely burned.
24-Oct-40 Converted to components.
A17-60 DHA57 8-Aug-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86249.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
4-Apr-41 Allotted 2 AD ex 6 EFTS.
8-Jul-41 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 2 AD.
17-Aug-41 Collided with A17-131 after taking off. Airscrew damaged.
3-Apr-42 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 11 EFTS.
11-May-42 Accident to aircraft. Starboard mainplane dropped and hit ground. Rolled onto back, mainplane, centre section, tailplane rudder and elevator damaged.
13-May-42 Allotted de Havilland Mascot ex 5 EFTS.
29-Jun-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
27-Jul-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
19-Oct-42 Received 9 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
27-Feb-43 Aircraft crashed during gliding turn on approach. Extensively damaged.
1-Mar-43 Allotted MacRoberston Miller ex 9 EFTS.
5-Jun-43 Fine adjustments being carried out after test flight.
5-Jul-43 Received 9 EFTS ex MacRobertson Miller.
26-Aug-43 Aircraft crashed.
21-Jan-44 Taxying accident - struck rudder of A17-567 standing stationery.
4-Jan-45 Allotted storage ex 9 EFTS.
11-Jun-45 Transferred 86 OBU ex 9 EFTS S/R.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
2-Dec-46 Sold through CDC to K. Vine for £30.
2-Oct-47 Registered VH-AGY.

Currently registered and flying as VH-AGY.
A17-61 DHA58 9-Aug-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86245.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
31-Mar-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 6 EFTS.
23-May-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
1-Jun-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
1-Jul-42 Received 8 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
1-Sep-44 Issued de Havilland ex 8 EFTS for complete overhaul.
20-Oct-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
21-Oct-44 Allotted Storage Tamworth ex 2 AP.
19-Mar-45 To be made serviceable and held ??? Unit for use for special purpose.
17-Dec-45 Not now required for special purposes. To be retained in storage.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
Sold by CDC to Australian Association of Aero Clubs for £100.
23-Oct-46 Issued to above.
21-Feb-47 Registered VH-ALK.
19-Jun-53 Crashed Hexham NSW
27-Aug-54 Registration cancelled.
A17-62 DHA59 9-Aug-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86243.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
15-Apr-42 Received 5 EFTS ex 6 EFTS.
12-Jun-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 EFTS after forced landing 11/5/42.
25-Aug-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
31-Aug-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
1-Dec-42 Received 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
29-Aug-44 Forced landing after take off, Echuca.  Damage moderate. Aircraft repairable, but beyond capacity of unit, allotment to contractor for overhaul recommended.
14-Sep-44 Issued de Havilland ex 11 EFTS.
6-Nov-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
14-Nov-44 Received Tamworth ex 2 AP, for storage.
24-Mar-45 Allotted 13 ARD RP ex Tamworth for installation of long range tanks (LRT).
24-Mar-45 Allotted 15 ARD ex 13 ARD RP as reserve for long range Tiger Moths 17 ADP Flight and 12 LASU.
24-Apr-45 Received 13 ARD ex C & M Tamworth.
1-May-45 Issued 15 ARP RP ex 13 ARD.
7-May-45 Forced landing Cape York on 6/5/45. Exact location unknown. Extent of damage unknown.
8-May-45 Aeroplane being dispatched by road 9/5/45/ Inspection will be made on arrival.
28-May-45 Received 13 ARD ex 15 ARD.
20-Aug-45 Received 6 CRD ex 13 ARD.
12-Oct-45 Approval granted for conversion.
A17-63 DHA60 14-Aug-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86223.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
6-Jan-41 Engine #86223 allotted de Havilland for repair.
30-Aug-41 Received 5 EFTS ex 6 EFTS (exchange).
10-Feb-42 Crash landing.
25-Feb-42 Aircraft landed with part undercarriage wheel hanging - heavy landing.  Part compression leg damaged.
25-Mar-43 Allotted de Havilland.
31-Mar-43 Issued de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
13-May-43 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
31-May-43 Issued 8 EFTS Storage ex 2 AP.
3-Jun-43 Allotted 10 EFTS ex 8 EFTS Storage.
4-Apr-45 Held 10 EFTS Strength.
29-Jun-45 Allotted 10 EFTS S/R ex U/E.
20-Aug-45 Transferred 10 EFTS S/R ex U/E.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
6-Sep-46 Sold by CDC to Australian Association of Aero Clubs for £100.
21-Sep-46 Issued to above.
Currently registered and flying as VH-KEH.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-63
A17-64 DHA61 14-Aug-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86236.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
20-Apr-42 Received 8 EFTS ex 6 EFTS.
22-Jun-42 Issued de Havilland ex 8 EFTS.
7-Aug-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
10-Aug-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
30-Nov-42 Received 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
25-Jul-45 Transferred to Stored Reserve.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
6-Sep-46 Sold by CDC to Australian Association of Aero Clubs for £100.
13-Oct-46 Issued to above.
7-Dec-50 Registered VH-AQR.
6-Apr-62 Registration cancelled.
Exported to USA.  Became N9279.
Then registered as N282DH. Aircraft was 90% complete; engine had run.
Finished in original colour as when put into service in 1940
11-Mar-2019 noted at Habonim Israel registered as 4X-AAT
A17-65 DHA62 15-Aug-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86250.
16-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
30-Dec-40 Crashed at "Dunreath". Went into spin - extensive damage to airframe except from rear cockpit back.
26-Feb-41 Allotted 2 AD for repairs.  Engine to VAC.
23-Mar-42 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
14-Apr-42 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 6 EFTS.
3-Dec-43 Crashed.
9-Dec-43 Allotted de Havilland (Mascot) for complete overhaul.
3-Jan-44 Airframe only complete overhaul.
11-Jan-44 Airframe only issued de Havilland ex 8 EFTS.
5-Apr-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
6-Apr-44 Allotted 5 AD ex 2 AP.
23-May-44 Allotted 5 EFTS Storage ex 5 AD.
19-Jun-44 Above allotment cancelled.
28-Sep-44 Allotted GSR ex %AD Storage,
23-Apr-45 Crashed into sea off beach, South Bairnsdale.  Aircraft later washed ashore in surf in completely wrecked condition. Recommended for conversion.
23-Apr-45 Transferred from U/E to GRS S/R.
30-Apr-45 Allotted 1 CRD ex GRS for conversion.
29-May-45 Approval given to convert airframe and engine (Gipsy Moth) #86263.
A17-66 DHA63 15-Aug-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86277.
16-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
7-Jan-41 Forced landing no damage.
14-Apr-42 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 6 EFTS.
22-Aug-42 Allotted de Havilland Mascot ex 8 EFTS.
25-Sep-42 Small components being manufactured.
25-Oct-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
26-Oct-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
28-Nov-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
3-May-45 Allotted 11 EFTS S/R ex 11 EFTS U/E.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC to JC Quell for £52.
25-Jul-47 Issued to Purchaser.
11-Dec-50 Shipped to New Zealand and registered ZK-AWL.
5-Mar-58 Withdrawn from use at Tauranga by Airspread Ltd some time in 1957 and cancelled from register.
A17-67 DHA64 26-Aug-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86849.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
31-Mar-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 6 EFTS.
1-Jun-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
20-Jun-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
26-Jun-42 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
10-Jul-44 Allotted de Havilland ex 8 EFTS for complete overhaul.
23-Aug-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland
23-Aug-44 Allotted 5 AD Store ex 2 AP.
25-Aug-44 Returned to 2 AP owing to bad weather.
28-Aug-44 Received 5 AD Store ex 2 AP.
14-Nov-44 Allotted 7 EFTS Store ex 5 AD.
1-Jun-45 Allotted C & M Western Junction ex 7 EFTS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
18-Feb-46 Sold through CDC to Tasmanian Aero Club for £495.
5-Mar-46 Issued to Tasmanian Aero Club.
3-Apr-46 Registered VH-AQK.
3-Sep-50 Crashed at Wynyard.
3-Oct-50 Withdrawn from service.

A17-68 DHA65 26-Aug-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86289.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
14-Apr-42 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 6 EFTS.
7-May-42 Landing accident.  Top mainplanes, fin, rudder and petrol tank damaged.
27-Jun-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 8 EFTS.
29-Aug-42 Above allotment cancelled.
20-Oct-42 Allotted de Havilland (Mascot) ex 8 EFTS.
1-Jan-43 Handed over to RAAF for exhibition.
8-Jan-43 Aircraft received back from exhibition and is now being prepared for acceptance.
3-Feb-43 Issued 8 EFTS Storage ex 2 AP.
17-Aug-43 Aircraft failed to recover from spin and collided with earth. Flt Sgt N. S, Jay killed and LAC G. A. Staehli seriously injured.
31-Aug-43 Issued 5 AD ex 8 EFTS.
Converted to components.
Currently in NE Victoria registered as VH-SSK.
A17-69 DHA66 26-Aug-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86260.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
11-Nov-40 Struck by Willie-Willie.  Lower starboard mainplane front spar cracked, three-ply leading edge split, engine cowlings front and lower dented.
11-Feb-41 Forced landing due to fuel stoppage.  No damage.
16-Aug-41 Undercarriage collapsed on landing. Undercarriage and port mainplane damaged.
14-Apr-42 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 6 EFTS.
15-Feb-43 Allotted de Havilland ex 8 EFTS.
2-Mar-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
10-Apr-43 Issued 5 EFTS ex 2 AP.
9-Apr-43 Returned to 2 AP ex 5 EFTS owing to engine trouble.
17-Apr-43 Issued 5 EFTS ex 2 AP.
19-Jun-44 Allotted 5 AD Store ex 5 EFTS.
14-Nov-44 Allotted Store Tamworth ex 5 AD Store.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
15-Aug-46 Sold by CDC to Queensland Ambulance Transport Brigade for £125.
6-Sep-46 Issued to above.
Currently registered and flying as VH-SJC.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-69
A17-70 DHA67 26-Aug-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86286.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
11-Feb-42 Forced landing. Mainplane and undercarriage damaged.
25-Feb-42 Allotted NAC for repairs ex 6 EFTS.
27-Mar-42 Not started.
24-Apr-42 Precedence given to other aircraft.
3-Jul-42 Overhaul not yet commenced owing to pressure of other RAAF work.
30-Sep-42 Received 2 AD ex NAC.
6-Oct-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
24-Nov-42 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
28-Dec-44 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 8 EFTS for storage.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
6-Sep-46 Sold by CDC to Australian Association of Aero Clubs for £100.
22-Aug-46 Issued to above.
3-Mar-47 Registered VH-AIW.
12-Nov-59 Registration cancelled following accident at Heyfield, Victoria.

Tiger Moth A17-67 A17-70 A17-73 A17-72 or -74 Photo via David Geck
A17-71 DHA68 2-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86824.
12-Sep-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
4-Apr-41 Allotted 2 AD ex 6 EFTS.
8-Jul-41 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 2 AD.
9-Oct-41 Aircraft collided with fence. Port mainplane wing struts damaged.
12-Dec-41 Forced landing due to broken connecting rod.
22-Apr-42 Allotted 7 EFTS ex 11 EFTS.
28-Dec-43 Crashed.  Extensive damage to airframe, undercarriage, bottom mainplanes and airscrew. Airframe repairable at unit.
1-Jun-45 Allotted C & M Western Junction ex 7 EFTS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
31-May-46 Aircraft sold to Tasmanian Aero Club.
26-May-46 Issued to above.
21-Oct-48 Registered VH-BJU.
16-Aug-52 Crashed on take-off at Robbins Island, Tasmania.
3-Aug-54 Registration cancelled.
A17-72 DHA69 2-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86828.
12-Sep-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
4-Jul-41 Engine #82740 allotted.
30-Aug-41 Received at 5 EFTS ex 6 EFTS (exchange).
 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
17-May-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
20-May-42 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
3-Jul-42 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
1-Feb-44 Attempted forced landing downwind. Aircraft overturned. Accident due to inexperience. Aircraft damaged.  Recommend complete overhaul at DAP contractors.
7-Feb-44 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 EFTS for complete overhaul.
28-Apr-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
28-Apr-44 Allotted 5 AD Store ex 2 AP.
23-May-44 Allotted 10 EFTS Storage ex 5 AD Storage.
19-Jun-44 Above allotment cancelled.
14-Nov-44 Allotted 11 EFTS S/R ex 5 AD Storage.
7-Dec-44 Allotted 3 AOS ex 11 EFTS S/R.
8-Oct-45 Allotted 3 AOS S/R ex 3 AOS U/E.
1-Feb-46 Allotted 5 CRD Storage ex 3 AOS.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
30-Sep-46 Sold through CDC to Royal Aero Club SA for £100.
13-Dec-46 Issued to above.
23-Sep-48 Registered VH-BNB.
8-Nov-50 Registration marking changed to VH-BWB.
18-Oct-56 Registration cancelled.
A17-73 DHA70 26-Aug-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86829.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
15-Sep-40 Taxied into A17-75.  Airscrew damaged.
14-Apr-42 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 6 EFTS.
23-Jan-43 Allotted de Havilland ex 8 EFTS.
12-Mar-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
13-Mar-43 Received 8 EFTS ex 2 AP.
28-Nov-44 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 8 EFTS for storage.
6-Feb-45 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 11 EFTS Reserve.
3-May-45 Allotted 11 EFTS S/R ex 11 EFTS U/E.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
6-Sep-46 Sold by CDC to Australian Association of Aero Clubs for £100.
23-Sep-46 Issued to above.
23-Jun-47 Registered VH-BCO.
13-May-54 Registered VH-BIJ.
25-Nov-55 Registered VH-SSU.
14-Mar-57 Crashed.
3-Aug-60 Registration cancelled.

Tiger Moth A17-67 A17-70 A17-73 A17-72 or -74 Photo via David Geck
A17-74 DHA71 26-Aug-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86212.
14-Aug-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
11-Feb-41 Forced landing due to fuel stoppage - no damage.
14-Apr-42 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 6 EFTS.
30-Jun-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 8 EFTS.
23-Oct-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
6-Nov-42 Issued 1 AOS Storage ex 2 AD.
28-Nov-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS Temp.
3-May-45 Allotted 11 EFTS S/R ex U/E.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC to JB Holmes for £95.
24-Jun-47 Issued to above.
Not registered in Australia. Broken up and parts exported to New Zealand.
A17-75 DHA72 2-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86213.
12-Sep-40 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
15-Sep-40 A17-73 Taxied into A17-75. Starboard top mainplane slightly damaged.
14-Apr-42 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 6 EFTS.
27-Jun-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 8 EFTS.
25-Oct-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
6-Nov-42 Issued 1 AOS Storage ex 2 AD.
28-Nov-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS temp.
4-Dec-42 Allotted 1 AOS ex 11 EFTS.
31-Dec-42 Allotted 5 EFTS Storage ex 1 AOS.
8-Mar-43 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 5 EFTS Storage.
25-Jul-45 Transferred to 11 EFTS S/R.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
2-May-46 Sold to Capt Glover for £336.
11-Jun-46 Aircraft sold to E MacArthur-Onslow for £250.
Delete all reference which advised aircraft sold to Capt Glover, Albury. (This is the note on the status card)
7-Jun-46 Issued to above.
12-Mar-51 Registered VH-PCK.
14-Mar-52 Struck and killed guide on ground Mervyn Batty, while spraying potato crop near Blayney NSW.
11-Mar-61 Crashed.
2-Oct-61 Registration cancelled.
9-Jul-98 Registered VH-PKC
A17-76 DHA73 9-Sep-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86257.
31-Aug-40 Temporarily allotted 4 EFTS ex 2 AD.
13-Nov-40 Struck stump at Bankstown. Undercarriage, airscrew spinner damaged.
10-Jan-41 Heavy landing, damage to fuselage.
21-May-41 Taxied into A17-338. Undamaged.
14-Jun-41 Bouncy landing. Undercarriage and mainplane damaged.
11-Apr-42 Allotted 10 EFTS ex 4 EFTS.
24-Jun-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 10 EFTS.
3-Oct-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
5-Oct-42 Allotted 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
28-Nov-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS temporarily.
16-Jul-43 Landing accident.
3-May-45 Allotted 11 EFTS S/R ex 11 EFTS U/E.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
6-Sep-46 Sold by CDC to Australian Association of Aero Clubs for £100.
23-Sep-46 Issued to above.
27-Jan-55 Registered VH-BPI.
29-Aug-62 Destroyed in a hangar fire which also destroyed DH82A VH-WPM, a DHC-1 Chipmunk and a DH87 Hornet Moth.

A17-77 DHA74 2-Sep-40 Services at 2 AD with engine #86847.
24-Sep-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
5-Sep-41 Ground looped on take-off.  Lower port mainplane damaged.
29-Apr-42 While taxying in strong wind, aircraft swung off taxiway, struck mound of earth and stood on its nose.  Damage nil.
15-Mar-43 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
21-May-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
31-May-43 Issued 8 EFTS Storage ex 2 AP.
3-Jun-43 Allotted 10 EFTS ex 8 EFTS Storage.
31-Aug-43 Aircraft crashed.
1-Sep-43 Allotted de Havilland ex 10 EFTS (repair).
24-Nov-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
27-Nov-43 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 2 AP.
27-Dec-44 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 8 EFTS for storage.
9-Feb-45 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 11 EFTS Reserve.
8-Apr-45 Aircraft crashed.
13-Apr-45 Allotted 7 CRD ex 11 EFTS.
3-May-45 Converted to components.
A17-78 DHA75 2-Sep-40 Services at 2 AD with engine #86290.
24-Sep-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
8-Jun-42 Allotted de Havilland Sydney ex 5 EFTS.
31-Jul-42 Transferred Ansett ex de Havilland.
16-Nov-42 Received 2 AD ex Ansett.
18-Nov-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
28-Nov-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS Temporarily.
4-Dec-42 Allotted 1 AOS ex 11 EFTS.
26-Dec-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
8-Jan-43 Accident: heavy landing (minor damage).
3-May-45 Allotted 11 EFTS S/R ex U/E.
4-Jun-45 Allotted AAGS ex 11 EFTS S/R.
2-Nov-45 Allotted AAGS Storage ex U/E.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
29-Jul-46 Allotted CMU Mallala ex CMU Nhill.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC to D Hardwick for £100.
26-Jun-47 Issued to purchaser.
15-Mar-62 Registered VH-UEQ

A17-79 DHA76 2-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD with engine #86823.
24-Sep-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
7-Oct-40 Services at 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
27-Dec-41 Aircraft struck sheep. 2 main ribs fractured, leading edge broken, rear spar fractured on starboard lower mainplane.
10-Jun-42 Accident to aircraft. Repairable.
25-Jun-42 Issued de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
24-Jul-42 Dismantled.
31-Jul-42 Dismantled. Precedence given to other aircraft.
25-Sep-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
28-Sep-42 Allotted 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
28-Nov-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
25-Feb-43 On first solo, trainee pilot took off too high and aircraft tossed over on its back.
26-Feb-43 Allotted VIA ex 11 EFTS.
17-Jun-43 Allotted 1 EFTS ex 1 AD.
7-Oct-44 Transferred to storage, Tamworth ex 1 EFTS.
20-Feb-46 U/S and stored at CMU Tamworth under Cat D (less cylinder head).
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal,
15-Aug-46 Sold by CDC to Queensland Ambulance Transport Brigade for £125.
26-Sep-46 Issued to above.
4-Feb-1948 Registered VH-BJC.
3-Feb-49 Registration cancelled.
14-Jul-50 Restored to service, Qld Flying Services.
4-Nov-50 Crashed on take-off and destroyed by fire at Moogerah, Qld after landing in thick bushfire smoke to determine whereabouts on a flight from Coolangatta to Archerfield. Pilot Ron Rooke and passenger Robert Wells uninjured.
A17-80 DHA77 31-Aug-40 Temporarily allocated 4 EFTS ex 2 AD.
2-Sep-40 Serviced at 2AD, with engine #86294.
10-Jan-41 Land out of wind – heavy landing. Fuselage compression member damaged, undercarriage frame bent.
22-Dec-41 A17-80 struck T2358 (number after “T” not clear) with was stationary. Four mainplanes, undercarriage badly damaged.
11-Apr-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 4 EFTS.
5-May-42 Allotted Ansett ex 11 EFTS.
18-Jun-42 Allotted 7 EFTS ex Ansett.
13-Dec-42 Heavy landing, unit repairs recommended, starboard side front salvageable.
1-Jun-45 Allotted C&M Western Junction ex 7 EFTS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
31-May-46 Aircraft sold to C Huppert for £100.
3-Jul-46 Issued to above.
20-Jun-47 Registered VH-AUA

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-80
A17-81 DHA78 2-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD with engine #86822.
31-Aug-40 Temporarily allocated 4 EFTS.
11-Apr-42 Allotted 10 EFTS ex 4 EFTS.
9-Jun-42 Allotted de Havilland Sydney ex 10 EFTS.
6-Aug-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
7-Aug-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
6-Aug-42 (sic) A17-602 started engine without chocks and taxied into stationary A17-81.  Tips of both mainplanes damaged.
28-Nov-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
6-Jan-43 Take off accident, extensively damaged.
8-Feb-43 Allotted VIA ex 11 EFTS.
19-Feb-43 Fuselage being dismantled.
17-May-43 Allotted 10 EFTS ex 1 AD.
15-Oct-43 Allotted CFS ex 10 EFTS.
13-Sep-44 Issued Point Cook ex Parkes.
29-Oct-44 Transferred to Store S/R from I/E CFS.
4-Nov-44 Received Pt Cook reserve ex CFS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
2-May-46 Sold to Cape York Aero Club for £356.
20-May-46 Collected for Cape York Aero Club, Cairns, Queensland.
12-Jul-46 Registered VH-ARF.
19-Dec-47 Registration cancelled in general de-registration of unairworthy aircraft.
30-Apr-55 Crashed at Port Douglas.
28-Apr-59 Registration cancelled.
A17-82 DHA79 9-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD with engine #86247.
24-Sep-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
26-Apr-41 Struck fence during landing – upper and lower port and starboard mainplanes, rudder and elevators require replacement.
30-Apr-41 Allotted 2 AD ex 5 EFTS.
9-Dec-41 Allotted 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
28-Dec-41 Issued 6 EFTS ex 2 AD.
22-Apr-42 Received 8 EFTS ex 6 EFTS.
18-Jul-43 Crash – significant damage.
22-Jul-43 Allotted de Havilland (Mascot) ex 8 EFTS for complete overhaul.
14-Oct-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
14-Oct-43 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2AD.
19-Jun-44 Allotted 10 EFTS ex 5 EFTS.
2-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC to AB Syer, Bendigo, for £75.
30-Jun-47 Issued to purchaser.
26-Sep-47 Registered VH-BIK to AB Syer, Bendigo.
26-Mar-48 Spun and crashed near emergency landing strip at Wellsford, Bendigo.  Pilot AB Syer and passenger SM Grossman incinerated.
26-Mar-48 Registration cancelled.
A17-83 DHA80 9-Sep-40 Services at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86227.
20-Sep-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
15-Aug-41 Heavy landing. Undercarriage, lower port and starboard mainplanes damaged.
24-Oct-41 Forced landing. Undercarriage and mainplanes damaged.
12-Jun-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
18-Aug-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
27-Aug-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
28-Nov-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
7-May-45 Transferred 11 EFTS S/R ex U/E.
15-Jul-45 Issued GRS ex 11 EFTS S/R.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC to R Andrews, Maffra Vic for £150.
11-Aug-47 Issued to purchaser.
No recorded civilian history
A17-84 DHA81 9-Sep-40 Service at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86237.
24-Sep-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
24-Nov-41 Aircraft landed heavily. Airscrew broken.
16-Feb-42 Aircraft held off too high, two longerons broken.
13-Mar-42 Port side undercarriage collapsed, port lower mainplane damaged.
14-Jun-42 Practicing forced landing, aircraft stalled. Four wings, undercarriage and cowls damaged.
20-Nov-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
12-Nov-44 Issued Tamworth store ex 2 AP.
23-Nov-45 Under offer to Royal Navy on loan in lieu of A17-498.
3-Dec-45 Issued to Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (RNFAA), NAS Bankstown.
1946 Re-serialled A1784 by Royal Navy. On strength with HMS Nabcatcher, Schofields Aerodrome.
19-Aug-46 721 Squadron.
10-Nov-47 Embarked on HMS Theseus on return to UK.
1950 Transferred to Bramcote, Roborough ex storage at Donibristle and Stretton.
1962 At Lossiemouth.
See A17-526

A17-85 DHA82 9-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86227.
30-Sep-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
28-Jun-41 Hit tree during landing and turned over. Major damage.
5-Jul-41 Issued NAC ex 5 EFTS.
18-Oct-41 Received 2 EFTS ex NAC.
6-Nov-41 Aircraft ground looped on landing. Extensively damaged.
10-Apr-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 2 EFTS.
17-Apr-42 Allotted 7 EFTS ex 11 EFTS.
25-May-42 Landing accident to aircraft. Damaged undercarriage and airscrew.
25-Jul-43 Accident; landing collision with A17-903.
29-Dec-43 Aircraft crashed attempting to avoid telephone wires. Extensively damaged.
30-Dec-43 To be converted at unit.
10-Jan-44 Under conversion at 7 EFTS.
A17-86 DHA83 9-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86226.
30-Sep-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
14-Aug-41 Aircraft collided with obstruction light near wind sock.  Probably completely destroyed.
16-Aug-41 Allotted NAC ex 5 EFTS.
10-Sep-41 Converted to components.
A17-87 DHA84 9-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86235.
30-Sep-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
16-Feb-42 Aircraft, on landing just before rolling to stop, starboard wheel hit a recumbent sheep. (Seriously, this is what the status card says). Broken compression leg, bent aileron.
18-Jun-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
31-7-42 Transferred Ansett ex de Havilland.
29-Sep-42 Received 2 AD ex Ansett.
26-Oct-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
28-Nov-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
19-May-44 Engine failed to respond after forced landing practice.  Aircraft rolled over onto its back, severe damage.
25-Jul-45 Transferred to Stored Reserve.
26-Feb-46 Damaged by storms.
5-Apr-46 Recommended for conversion.
27-May-46 Approval given to convert.
A17-88 DHA85 9-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86229.
30-Sep-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
4-Mar-43 Aircraft bounced on landing – slight damage.
5-Mar-43 Allotted NAC ex 5 EFTS.
24-Jun-43 Received 2 AP ex NAC.
26-Jun-43 Allotted 10 EFTS ex 2 AP.
14-Feb-44 Allotted 35 Squadron ex 10 EFTS.
18-2-44 Delete all reference (unintelligible).  Aircraft to remain on strength of 10 EFTS.
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
21-Oct-46 Sold through CDC to Associated (sic) Australian Aero Clubs for £100.
25-Nov-46 Issued to above.
6-Oct-50 Registered VH-AJC.
9-Sep-52 Registration changed to VH-PCL.
20-7-56 Crashed at Boorowa, NSW. Removed from register.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-88
A17-89 DHA86 16-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86217.
30-Sep-40 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 2 AD.
9-Oct-41 Collided with A17-306 whilst taxying.
19-Mar-42 Landing accident, strained fuselage.
16-Jun-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 5 EFTS.
19-Sep-42 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
19-Sep-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
30-Nov-42 Received 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
2-Dec-42 Aircraft overturned when taking off.  Extensively damaged.
4-Dec-42 Allotted VIA ex 11 EFTS.
4-Mar-43 Allotted 1 EFTS ex 1 AD.
17-Oct-44 Transferred to Storage Tamworth ex 1 EFTS.
20-Feb-46 Aircraft U/S and stored at CMU Tamworth under Cat D (less cylinder head).
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
15-Aug-46 Sold by CDC to Qld Ambulance Transport Brigade for £100.
5-Sep-46 Issued to above. No civilian history.
A17-90 DHA87 9-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86208.
24-Sep-40 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 2 AD.
19-Dec-41 Aircraft turned over on its back. Mainplanes rudder and fin damaged.
23-Dec-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 8 EFTS for overhaul.
3-Feb-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
3-Feb-43 Issued 8 EFTS storage ex 2 AP.
10-Feb-43 Allotted 1 EFTS ex 8 EFTS.
8-Jun-43 Accident to aircraft- approaching to land collided with A17-246.
10-Jun-43 Allotted Guinea Airways ex 1 EFTS for repair.
13-Sep-43 Received 1 EFTS ex Guinea Airways.
7-Oct-44 Transferred to Storage Tamworth.
20-Feb-46 Aircraft U/S and stored at CMU Tamworth under Cat D (less cylinder head).
7-Jun-46 Offered for disposal.
15-Aug-46 Sold by CDC to Qld Ambulance Transport Brigade for £125.
5-Sep-46 Issued to above.
1-Aug-47 Registered VH-BBU with R. Dean, Bulimba, Queensland.
4-Sep-50 Removed from register as exported to New Zealand on 28 June 1950.
7-Jul-50 Registered ZK-AVS and added to the fleet of Rural Aviation Ltd, New Plymouth in late 1950. Named “TIPITON”
31-Mar-53 Crashed at Marton while being operated by Rural Aviation Ltd  .
20-Apr-53 Registration cancelled.
A17-91 DHA88 16-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86258.
30-Sep-40 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 2 AD.
22-8-42 Allotted de Havilland Mascot ex 8 EFTS.
27-Oct-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
6-Nov-42 Issued 1 AOS Storage ex 2 AD.
28-Nov-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
4-Dec-42 Allotted 1 AOS ex 11 EFTS.
31-Dec-42 Allotted 8 EFTS Storage ex 1 AOS.
21-Jan-43 Allotted 1 EFTS ex 8 EFTS Storage.
22-Jan-43 Above allotment cancelled.
24-May-43 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 8 EFTS Storage.
31-May-43 Accident to aircraft. Collision with each (other?) when in flight (other aircraft not identified).
2-Jun-43 Allotted 5 AD ex 8 EFTS for conversion.
10-Jun-43 Received 5 AD.
19-Jun-43 Converted to components.
A17-92 DHA89 16-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86246.
30-Sep-40 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 2 AD.
20-Nov-42 Allotted de Havilland Mascot ex 8 EFTS.
2-Jan-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
5-Jan-43 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AP.
25-Jan-43 Allotted 5 EFTS Store ex 1 AOS.
5-Feb-43 Allotted 10 EFTS ex 5 EFTS Store.
29-Jun-45 Allotted 10 EFTS S/R ex U/E.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
12-Jun-46 Aircraft sold to E Macarthur Onslow for £250.
30-Jul-46 Issued to above.
25-Sep-50 Registered VH-PCI.
29-Nov-50 Crashed at Kyneton, SA.
30-Mar-53 Registration cancelled.

A17-93 DHA90 16-Sep-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86205.
7-Oct-40 Issued 8 EFTS ex 2 AD.
16-Oct-41Struck ground and overturned, Narrandera. Extensive damage to aircraft. Engine damaged.
25-Oct-41 Issued NAC for repairs, ex 8 EFTS.
25-Dec-41 Received 2 AD ex NAC.
30-Jan-42 Received 12 EFTS ex 2 AD.
30-Mar-42 Received 8 EFTS ex 12 EFTS.
12-Jan-44 Allotted de Havilland Mascot for complete overhaul ex 8 EFTS.
31-Mar-44 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
3-Apr-44 Received 5 EFTS ex 2 AP.
23-Jun-44 Received 11 EFTS ex 5 EFTS.
17-Sep-44 Received 7 SFTS ex 11 EFTS.
13-Jan-45 Allotted Storage ex-Strength.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
26-Feb-46 Sold through CDC to Australian Aeronautical Company for £484.
18-Mar-46 Issued to purchaser.
6-Apr-46 Registered VH-AFJ.
21-Feb-56 Crashed in Strzelecki Ranges, Victoria.
13-Aug-56 Registration cancelled.
A17-94 DHA91 16-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86251.
7-Oct-40 Issued 8 EFTS ex 2 AD.
21-Oct-40 Ran into drainage gutter – no damage.
10-May-42 Accident to aircraft (no further details).
22-Aug-42 Allotted de Havilland Mascot ex 8 EFTS.
16-Nov-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
18-Nov-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
28-Nov-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
1-Dec-42 Blown over while taxying. Moderate damage.
3-Dec-42
 llotted VIA ex 11 EFTS.
9-Feb-43 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 1 AD.
25-Dec-44 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 8 EFTS.
1-Mar-45 Allotted CFS ex 11 EFTS.
23-Apr-45 Received Point Cook Reserve ex CFS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
2-May-46 Sold to Cape York Aero Club for £352.
20-May-46 Collected by purchaser.
12-Jul-46 Registered VH-ARW.
19-Dec-47 Registration cancelled in general cancellation of unairworthy aircraft.
22-Nov-50 Registered to North Qld Aero Club.
26-Oct-58 Crashed at Cairns.
25-May-59 Registration cancelled.

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A17-95 DHA92 16-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86256.
7-Oct-40 Issued 8 EFTS ex 2 AD.
1-Apr-42 Pupil landed aircraft crosswind. Mainplane, fuselage and undercarriage damaged.
19-Jun-42 Converted to components.
A17-96 DHA93 16-Sep-40 Serviced at 2AD ex de Havilland with engine #86206.
24-Sep-40 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 2AD.
24-Dec-41 Forced landing accident. Rudder damaged, upper mainplanes slightly damaged.
23-Dec-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 8 EFTS (overhaul).
8-Jan-43 Being stripped.
15-Jan-43 Fuselage being assembled.
5-Feb-43 Awaiting completion of Tiger Moth orders 39, 45, 46 before delivery.
15-Feb-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
22-Feb-43 Received 5 EFTS (Storage) ex 2 AP.
8-Mar-43 Received 11 EFTS ex 5 EFTS.
15-Jun-43 Collided with A17-637 60 feet in the air.  Completely destroyed.
17-Jun-43 Allotted 7 AD ex 11 EFTS for conversion.
6-Jul-43 Converted to components.
A17-97 DHA94 13-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86827.
29-Sep-40 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 2 AD.
10-Nov-42 Allotted de Havilland (Mascot) ex 8 EFTS for complete overhaul.
22-Dec-42 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
23-Dec-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AP.
31-Dec-42 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
6-Sep-43 Minor crash.
28-Dec-44 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 8 EFTS for storage.
1-Mar-45 Allotted CFS ex 11 EFTS Stored Reserve.
10-Apr-45 Allotted Storage ex CFS U/E.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
30-May-46 Sold through CDC to JC Lynch for £200.
27-Aug-46 Issued to above.
9-Apr-48 Registered VH-BJE.
Currently Registered and flying as VH-BJE.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-97
A17-98 DHA95 16-Sep-40 Serviced 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86839.
29-Sep-40 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 2 AD.
3-Feb-41 Collided with Tiger Moth N9269. Damage to port mainplanes, 2 interplane struts and undercarriage. Airscrew broken.
12-Jun-41 Forced landing, hit hole. Airscrew damaged.
16-Oct-41 Aircraft bounced on landing, tipped on nose. Airscrew broken, engine damaged. Damage to airframe.
20-Nov-42 Allotted de Havilland Mascot ex 8 EFTS.
11-Jan-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland Mascot.
14-Jan-43 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AP.
3-Feb-43 Issued 8 EFTS Storage ex 1 AOS Storage.
18-Feb-43 Allotted 8 EFTS.
28-Dec-44 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 8 EFTS.
7-Feb-45 Allotted 13 ARDRP ex 11 EFTS for installation long-range tanks (LRT).
7-Feb-45 Allotted 17 AOP Flight ex 12 ARDRP on completion.
1-Aug-45 Allotted 10 RSU ex 17 AOP Flight for repairs.
10-Oct-45 To be converted at 10 RSU. “Attached herewith survey of damaged aircraft NW Area dated 1-Jul-45 forwarding survey of damaged aircraft report of A17-98. It is recommended that approval be obtained for the above airframe to be converted to components… as it is uneconomical to repair”. Approval granted (for) conversion.
A17-99 DHA96 23-Sep-40 Serviced at 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86848.
24-Sep-40 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 2 AD.
26-Nov-40 Wind tipped aircraft on nose while taxying. Engine cowlings damaged.
13-May-41 Forced landing – engine failure. No damage.
13-Oct-42 Allotted de Havilland ex 8 EFTS.
6-Nov-42 Small components being manufactured.
13-Nov-42 Fuselage being covered.
23-Nov-42 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland.
27-Nov-42 Received 1 AOS Storage ex 2 AD.
31-Dec-42 Allotted 5 EFTS Storage ex 1 AOS.
14-Jan-43 Allotted 1 EFTS ex 5 EFTS.
14-Oct-43 Allotted CFS ex 1 EFTS.
13-Sep-44 Issued Point Cooke ex Parkes.
29-Oct-44 Transferred to Stored Reserve from Initial Equipment CFS.
5-Feb-45 Allotted Point Cook Reserve ex CFSIE.
27-Mar-45 Aircraft crashed. Aircraft flown too near (to the) ground.
5-Apr-45 Request Allotment. Aircraft repairable but beyond capacity this unit.
14-Apr-45 Allotted CFS U/E ex CFS S/R.
4-May-45 Allotted 1 CRD ex CFS for conversion.
10-Jun-45 Airplane only Issued 1 CRD ex Point Cook Storage. Engine transferred to workshop.
21-Jun-45 Survey report forwarded. Recommended that approval be obtained to convert to components as it is uneconomical to repair.
5-Jul-45 Approval given to convert at Technical Salvage Unit.
A17-100 DHA97 23-Sep-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86842.
24-Sep-40 Allotted 8 EFTS ex 2 AD.
6-Dec-40 Wrecked by gale. Probable conversion to components.
11-Sep-41 Aircraft collided with stationary aircraft whilst landing. Airframe slightly damaged.
28-Oct-41 Heavy landing. Upper mainplane and undercarriage damaged.
23-Feb-42 Heavy landing. Starboard front side fuselage panel damaged. Superficial damage to port Mainplane.
24-Feb-42 Allotted NAC for repair and overhaul ex 8 EFTS.
9-Jul-42 Received 2 AD ex NAC.
13-Jul-42 Issued 1 AOS ex 2 AD.
28-Nov-42 Allotted 11 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
6-Dec-45 Offered for disposal.
30-May-46 Sold through CDC to JC Lynch for £200.
9-Jun-46 Issued to above.
20-Nov-46 Registered VH-ARN.
29-Jul-53 Registered VH-SSE.
15-Sep-53 Registration cancelled.
A17-101 DHA98 23-Sep-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86835.
30-Sep-40 Allotted 8 EFTS.
4-Dec-42 Allotted de Havilland Mascot ex 8 EFTS.
19-Jan-43 Received 2 AP ex de Havilland.
24-Jan-43 Received 1 AOS ex 2 AP.
25-Jan-43 Allotted 5 EFTS ex 1 AOS.
1-Mar-43 Allotted 10 EFTS ex 5 EFTS.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC to Temora Aero Club for £60.
3-Sep-49 Registered VH-BNM.
18-Feb-52 Crashed at Forster, NSW.
10-Jun-52 Registration cancelled.
A17-102 DHA99 23-Sep-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86838.
30-Sep-40 Allotted 8 EFTS.
Wrecked by gale. Probable conversion to components.
22-Jan-41 Allotted Clyde Engineering for repair.
14-Mar-41 Repair held up pending receipt of drawings.
12-Sep-41 Received 2 AP ex Clyde Engineering Co.
20-Sep-41 Received 2 EFTS.
20-Apr-42 Issued 11 EFTS.
4-May-42 Issued 7 EFTS.
24-Aug-42 Landing accident first solo flight. Ballooned and stalled, dropped in on one wheel.
21-May-44 Landing accident.
1-Jun-45 Allotted CMU Western Junction.
31-May-46 Sold to KA Findlay for £60.
13-Aug-47 Registered VH-BEZ.
1-Aug-52 Crashed at Colebrook, Tasmania.
5-Sep-52 Registration cancelled.
A17-103 DHA100 23-Sep-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86282.
29-Sep-40 Allotted to 7 EFTS.
6-Dec-40 Wrecked by gale. Probable conversion or write off.
22-Jan-41 Allotted Clyde Engineering for repair.
23-Aug-41 Received 2 AD ex Clyde Engineering.
20-Sep-41 Received 2 EFTS.
20-Apr-42 Issued 11 EFTS.
4-May-42 Issued 7 EFTS.
1-Jun-45 Allotted CMU Western Junction.
31-Mar-46 Sold to AH Schutt for £80.
28-Aug-46 Registered VH-ATN
A17-104 DHA101 30-Sep-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86216.
29-Sep-40 Allotted to 8 EFTS.
6-Dec-40 Wrecked by gale. Probable conversion or write off.
22-Jan-41 Allotted de Havilland for repair.
23-May-41 Allotted 4 EFTS.
19-Sep-41 Aircraft was taxying along line of parked aircraft and started swinging towards line. A17-104 collided with A17-166 which was stationary. Damage to airframe nil.
31-Oct-41Bad landing. Upper mainplane and rudder damaged.
1-Nov-41 Issued de Havilland.
3-Feb-42 Received 2 AD.
9-Mar-42 Received 6 EFTS.
20-Apr-42 Received 8 EFTS.
20-Aug-43 Allotted de Havilland for complete overhaul.
4-Nov-43 Received 2 AP.
8-Nov-43 Received 11 EFTS.
6-Apr-46 Sold by CDC to Australian Aero Clubs for £100.
14-Mar-47 Registered VH-APA.
4-Dec-84  Registration cancelled.
A17-105 DHA102 23-Sep-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86833
Served with 8 EFTS, 11 EFTS, 10 EFTS, 9 EFTS, 86 OBU
21-Feb-42 Heavy landing, oil tank & port fuselage side panel damaged. Allotted NAC for repairs.
1-Mar-43 Gust of wind caused wing to hit ground. Aircraft nosed over on it’s back.
29-Oct-43 Accident to aircraft.
2-Dec-46 Sold through CDC to Royal Aero Club for £75.
Not registered in Australia.  Dismantled, and parts exported to New Zealand.  Fuselage used in rebuilding ZK-BDA/A17-109.
A17-106 DHA103 20 Sep-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86290.
Served with 8 EFTS, 2 AP, 1 AOS, 5 EFTS, 11 EFTS.
23-Jun-41 Heavy landing. Port compression strut broken.
30-May-46 Sold through CDC to JS Lynch for £260.
5-Oct-46 Registered VH-ARM.
29-Sep-59 Registration cancelled.
A17-107 DHA104 23-Sep-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86289.
Served with 8 EFTS, 5 EFTS, 10 EFTS, CFS, 2 AD, 5 AD
1-Jul-42 Taxying collision. Head on with A17-384. Port slats and leading edge upper mainplane damaged.
17-Nov-43 Crashed. Initially recommended for conversion to components, then recommended for repair.
13-Aug-46 Sold by CDC to Royal Queensland Aero Club for £450.
15-Nov-46 Registered VH-AZD.
27-Mar-61 Registration cancelled.
A17-108 DHA105 20-Sep-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86281.
Served with 8 EFTS, 2 AD, 2 EFTS, 11 EFTS, 7 EFTS, Western Junction.
6-Dec-40 Wrecked by gale. Probable write off – subsequently allotted to Clyde Engineering Co.
31-May-46 Aircraft sold to GL King for £120.
Registered VH-ATH, VH-RSH, VH-ATH.
18-Nov-1957 Withdrawn from service and broken up. Registration cancelled.
A17-109 DHA106 30-Sep 40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #89296.
Served with 6 EFTS, 12 EFTS, 8 EFTS, 5 EFTS, CFS, Point Cook (ex Parkes)
10-Nov-41 Aircraft crash landed.  Pupil practicing forced landings.
18-May-42 Pupil lowered nose when about to land. Starboard undercarriage leg collapsed and aircraft turned on back.
26-Mar-46 Sold through CDC to RVAC for £335.
18-Sep-46 Registered VH-AXP.
9-Jul-47 Extensively damaged in forced landing on polo ground, Mount Eliza, Victoria.
Parts exported to New Zealand. Fuselage used in rebuilding ZK-BDA, previously rebuilt using fuselage of A17-105. Fuselage later used in construction of ZK-BDG, using parts from 12 aircraft.
31-Mar-65 Registration cancelled.

Tiger Moth A17-109
A17-110 DHA107 14-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86802.
Served with 6 EFTS.
8-Dec-41 Aircraft hit high tension cables when recovering from a demonstrated false landing.  Complete write off. Sergeant DR Morrison and LAC RD Magoffin injured.
Converted to components.
A17-111 DHA108 14-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86821
Served with 6 EFTS, 8 EFTS, 1 AOS, 2 AP, 5 EFTS, 10 EFTS.
16-Apr-41 Capsized on takeoff – Two upper mainplanes and rudder damaged.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC to AB Syer for £75.
27-Jul-51 Registered VH-ALH.
11-Oct-66 Registered VH-RNI.
Currently registered VH-RNI.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-111
A17-112 DHA109 14-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86292.
Served with 6 EFTS, 8 EFTS, 1 AOS, 11 EFTS, 5 EFTS, 10 EFTS, CFS, 2 CRD.
1-May-44 Crashed and burned near Parkes, NSW. Crew  (PO A.R. Nancarrow and FO G.J Ellis) slightly injured.
30 May-44 Converted to components.
A17-113 DHA110 30-Sep-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86840.
Served with 6 EFTS, 5 EFTS.
23-Dec-42 Collision in full flight with A17-472; extensively damaged.
5-Jan-43 Converted to components
A17-114 DHA111 21-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland (no engine # recorded).
Served with 8 EFTS, 2 EFTS, SHQ, 2 CF, 1 RSU, Guinea Airways (subsequently cancelled), 3 AD, 8 SFTS, 2 CU, 14 ARD, 6 CU, 10 EFTS
6-Dec-40 Wrecked by gale. Probable write off – subsequently allotted to Clyde Engineering Co.
30-Oct-42 Landing accident, undercarriage damaged.
24-Apr-43 Fitted with long range tank.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC to Schutt Aviation for £65.
Use by Super Spread Aviation Pty Ltd as VH-SSA

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-114
A17-115 DHA112 7-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86862.
Served with 7 EFTS, C&M Western Junction.
31-May-46 Aircraft sold to KA Findlay for £60.
3-Jul-46 Registered VH-AVI.
19-Dec-47 Registration cancelled
A17-116 DHA113 7-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86826.
Served with 7 EFTS, 1 AD, C&M Western Junction.
12-Jul-42 Forced landing, minor damage to cowling.
7-Nov-42 Accident to aircraft (no further details).
2-Jan-44 Heavy landing solo flying practice (no further details).
31-May-46 Aircraft sold to J Bindt for £130.
12-Sep-46 Registered VH-ATQ.
29-Jul-53 Registered VH-SSB.
22-Jul-57 Registered VH-APB.
Still flying as VH-APB.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-116
A17-117 DHA114 7-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86851.
Served with 7 EFTS, C&M Western Junction.
10-Oct-41 Heavy landing on one wheel. Fuselage damaged.
31-Jun-46 Aircraft sold to Kingsford Smith Aviation Service for £50.
24-Jul-46 Registered VH-AUO.
2004 Registered VH-??? painted as A17-489
A17-118 DHA115 14-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86855.
Served with 7 EFTS, C&M Western Junction.
18-Nov-41 Aircraft collided with tree.  Damage to lower part and starboard mainplane.
17-Nov-44 Aircraft flew through high tension wires in direct disobedience of orders and returned to aerodrome.
21-May-46 Aircraft sold to Kingsford Smith for £50.
10-Dec-46 Registered VH-AVB.
20-Aug-47 Exported to India. Became VT-CLG.
A17-119 DHA116 14-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86856.
Served with 7 EFTS.
24-Dec-41 Hit stump and overturned. Damage to rudder, upper mainplanes, undercarriage and airscrew.
13-Aug-42 Aircraft spun to ground from 800 feet.  Severely damaged.
28-Aug-42 Converted to components.
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Some components from this aircraft are now a part of a a Tiger Moth N17489 in the USA.
The aircraft is marked as A17-489.
This was the Tiger Moth that was used to transport MajGen Adachi, GOC Japanese 18th Army, from the site of his surrender to the Australians, back to his headquarters on 14/09/45, probably the only Japanese General to ever fly in a Tiger Moth.
A17-120 DHA117 14-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86852.
Served with 8 EFTS, 5 EFTS, 10 EFTS, CFS.
6-Sep-46 Sold by CDC to Australian Association of Aero Clubs for £100.
18-Aug-50 Registered VH-AKQ.
20-Jun-58 Registered VH-AYY.
8-Feb-60 Registered VH-BYF.
1961 Registered VH-RVC.
8-May-61 Registered VH-ACJ.
8-Dec-64 Damaged in accident at Uranquinty, NSW.
3-Jun-65 Registration cancelled.
A17-121 DHA118 14-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86877.
Served with 8 EFTS, 5 EFTS, 1 EFTS.
6-Dec-40 Wrecked by gale. Probable conversion or write off. (See also A17-100, -102, -103, -104, 108, -114, -122).
16-Mar-42 Pilot held off too high when landing and aircraft dropped – bent centre section port side.
15-Jun-46 Sold by CDC to Queensland Ambulance Transport Brigade for £125.
24-Feb-47 Registered VH-BAN.
21-May-50 Crashed and caught fire on take-off at Archerfield. Passenger Stanley Fleely killed, pilot George Jasse thrown clear but badly injured.
27-Apr-51 Registration cancelled.
A17-122 DHA119 14-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86874.
Served with 8 EFTS, 9 EFTS.
6-Dec-40 Wrecked by gale. Probable conversion or write off. (See also A17-100, -102, -103, -104, 108, -114, -121).
2-Dec-46 Sold to H. Rees, Adelaide.
2-Jan-48 Registered VH-BKB.
17-Jul-59 Registered VH-BTS.
1-Jan-66 Registration cancelled.
Also recorded as registered VH-WFV, N100MH.
A17-123 DHA120 14-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86853.
Served with 8 EFTS, 7 CRD.
11-Jan-41 Nosed over while being started with no passenger or pilot – no damage.
19-May-42 Landing accident. Aircraft stalled, port wing struck ground and aircraft turned over. Airscrew, centre section, port unit petrol tank damaged.
27-Nov-44 Crashed ten miles East of main drome (Narrandera) during low flying exercise.
11-Dec-44 Appears to have been converted to components at 7 CRD.
Currently Registered and flying as VH-AKQ.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-123
A17-124 DHA121 14-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86875? (engine number appears to be crossed out on status card).
Served with 8 EFTS, 1 AOS, 11 EFTS, 1 WAGS, AGRS.
2-Jun-47 Sold by CDC for £100 to AH Schutt.
No civilian history.
A17-125 DHA122 14-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86869.
Served with 8 EFTS, 5 AD.
16-Apr-42 Pupil held off too high, landing aircraft heavily. Probable strained fuselage.
20-May-42 Landing accident. Aircraft nosed over on landing.
8-Sep-42 Aircraft struck tender following dive after take-off. Pilot Sgt  KM Gregor injured; in tender LAC GF Ryan killed and AC2 RA Buckland, AC1 RA Edmunds, LAC AM Lodder, LAC IEJ Mackinnon, LAC DR Murray, LAC BT O’Neill and LAC C Phillips injured.
23-Oct-42 Converted to components.
A17-126 DHA123 14-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86297.
Served with 8 EFTS, 1 AOS, 10 EFTS, 11 EFTS, 1 AD, 2 AD, 13 ARD, 12 RSU.
21-Mar-41 Airscrew became detached and aircraft force landed without further damage.
27-Feb-45 Aircraft to be modified to an Air Ambulance similar to A17-42. Work to take 1st priority.
15-Nov-45 Aircraft is to be offered for disposal in present condition. Action by CDC to be advised.
25-Feb-46 Aircraft held by Civil Admin, Tadji.
9-May-46 Approved for conversion to components.
A17-127 DHA124 14-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86291.
Served with 8 EFTS, 7 EFTS, CMU Western Junction.
17-Jul-41 Taxied into A17-174. Port upper mainplane leading edge slightly damaged.
24-Apr-43 Forced landing due to engine failure.
31-May-46 Aircraft sold to Kingsford-Smith Aviation Service for £55.
9-Apr-47 Registered VH-AVD.
25-Jul-47 Registered G-AKCG, Scottish Flying Club, Renfrew, Scotland.
Date unknown – Transferred to Taif, Saudi Arabia. Damaged beyond repair after hangar collapse at Taif aerodrome.
18-Oct-50 Registration cancelled.
A17-128 DHA125 11-Nov-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86876.
22-Oct-40 (sic) Taxied into stationery VH-ACY (Aeronca 65C) – damage to airscrew and spinner.
Served with 4 EFTS, 11 EFTS, 1 AD, 7 EFTS.
25-Feb-41 Grounded due to slack fabric.
31-Jul-41 Collided with A17-152.
19-Nov-44 20 miles South-East of Western Junction, aircraft flew through private telephone wires crossing South Esk River in direct disobedience of orders and returned to Western Junction aerodrome.
31-May-46 Aircraft sold to AC Dunn for £65.
22-Aug-46 Registered VH-AUF.
28-Dec-47 Struck 11,000V high tension power lines and crashed into Shoalhave River, Nowra, NSW. Pilot Ernest Reid rescued from river, EH Brown and Leslie Worrell injured on ground at camping site by fallen power lines.
29-Dec-47 Registration cancelled.
A17-129 DHA126 No date recorded Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86866.
Served with 8 EFTS, 11 EFTS, 1 AD, 7 EFTS, CMU Western Junction.
6-Dec-40 Wrecked by gale. Probable conversion or write off. (See also A17-100, -102, -103, -104, 108, -114, -121, -122).
11-Dec-41 Forced landing. 2 civilians killed, 2 injured. Damage unknown.
31-May-46 Aircraft sold to M Page for £50.
14-Feb-47 Registered VH-AVH.
29-Jul-47 Registration cancelled.  Sold to Bombay Flying Club, India. Registered VT-CMI
A17-130 DHA127 21-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86872.
Served with 8 EFTS, 2 AP, 4 EFTS, 10 EFTS, 1 EFTS.
6-Dec-40 Wrecked by gale. Probable conversion or write off. (See also A17-100, -102, -103, -104, 108, -114, -121, -122, -129).
26-11-43 Crashed. Aircraft repairable but beyond capacity of unit to do so.
7-Jun-46 Sold by CDC to Australia Association of Aero Clubs for £100.
28-Jul-47 Registered VH-BCW.
Currently flying as VH-AZT.
A17-131 DHA128 21-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86295.
Served with 8 EFTS, 11 EFTS, 7 EFTS, CMU Western Junction.
2-Nov-40 Blown onto nose by gust of wind – bent engine cowling, damage to engine.
6-Dec-40 Wrecked by gale. Probable conversion or write off. (See also A17-100, -102, -103, -104, 108, -114, -121, -122, -129, -130).
17-Aug-41 Collided after taking off with A17-60. Port upper mainplane damaged.
31-May-46 Sold to Kingsford-Smith Aviation Service for £70.
18-Mar-47 Registered VH-AVF.
18-Aug-47 Registration cancelled.  Sold to Bombay Flying Club, India. Registered VT-CMW.
A17-132 DHA129 21-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86863.
Served with 8 EFTS, 12 EFTS, 5 AD, 11 EFTS,
20-Jun-41 Hit tailplane while landing and dived onto nose. Aircraft extensively damaged.
25-Feb-43 Heavy landing due to poor technique. Extensive damage.
13-Oct-44 Heavy landing. Airframe damaged.
17-Apr-46 Sold by CDC to Australian Aviation League for £400 (Status card appears to say £400, Forsyth stated £40, which appears more likely).
4-Jul-47 Registered VH-AQX.
31-Dec-63 Registration cancelled.
A17-133 DHA130 21-Oct-40 Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86854.
Served with 8 EFTS, 1 AOS, 7 EFTS, CMU Western Junction.
14-Oct-41 Aircraft overturned after bad landing. Both upper mainplanes, rudder and tailplane damaged.
31-May-46 Aircraft sold by CMC to PJ Pratt for £55.
25-Sep-46 Registered VH-AUB.
18-Feb-55 Registered VH-RNK.
20-Aug-60 Registered VH-ASN.
31-Dec-63 Registration cancelled
A17-134 DHA131 No date recorded Received 2 AD ex de Havilland with engine #86855 (later changed to 86288).
Served with 9 EFTS, 86 OBU.
29-Sep-42 Starting accident, aircraft tipped on nose. Damaged.
2-Dec-46 Sold by CDC to K Vine for £30.
27-Jun-47 Registered VH-BBM.
7-Feb-55 Registered VH-SSJ.
24-Feb-55 Registration cancelled, having crashed in Tasmania.
A17-135 DHA132 Entered Australian Civil Register as VH-ATK on 05 September 1956 with F. Edwards, Richmond, Victoria.
To Schutt Aircraft Sales and Service, Essendon on 25 October 1946.
To Hire or Fly Yourself Air Services, Melbourne on 10 March 1948.
To W. McMullen, Burnley, Victoria on 24 October 1949.
To Schutt Aircraft Sales and Service, Essendon on 09 January 1950.
To R. Talent, Mildura, Victoria on 14 February 1950. To C. Elder, Melbourne on 01 July 1950.
Removed from Australian register on 28 February 1951 as exported to New Zealand in August 1950.
Imported by Aviation Enterprises Ltd. and arrived in Wellington on “Tulse Hill” on 02 October 1950.
Assembled by Aircraft Engineering Co of NZ Ltd and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AUQ but because of the poor condition of the aircraft it was not brought up to NZ civil airworthiness standards until August 1951.
Sold to James Aviation on 21 October 1954.
To A. Blechynden, Hamilton in mid 1957.
Crashed into the bed of the Little River, Westland immediately after takeoff on 12 October 1957.
Cancelled from register on 11 January 1960.
A17-136 DHA133 VH-AMX VH-WFQ VH-WFL
Currently flies as VH-EEI
A17-137 DHA134 Later VH-ASC, VH-BOF.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-137
A17-138 DHA135 Later VH-BGF, VH-APQ, VH-CPR, VT-DCG.
A17-139 DHA136 Sold by RAAF and became VH-ATO.
Later VR-RBH, VR-SDP, withdrawn from use 25/10/61.
A17-140 DHA137 Sold by RAAF and became VH-APS.
Later VR-SCV.
A17-141 DHA138 VH-AQY    Crashed French's Forest NSW 20.8.46
A17-142 DHA139 Flew as VH-BJI

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-142
A17-143 DHA140 Later VH-BLB, VH-PCI.
A17-144 DHA142 20.10.43 aircraft burnt at 11EFTS and converted to components
A17-145 DHA146 16/11/40 force landed into sea and written off
A17-146 DHA147 Received 2AD in week ending 11/11/1940,
13/11/1940 Allotted 4 EFTS ex 2 AD,
25/02/1942 Temporarily gounded due to slack fabric,
31/08/1941 Issued to 5 EFTS,
15/03/1943 Issued to NAC ex 5 EFTS,
11/07/1943 Received 2 AP ex NAC,
12/07/1943 Allotted 10 EFTS ex 2 AP,
15/10/1943 Allotted CFS ex 10 EFTS,
06/12/1945 Offered for disposal,
20/02/1946 Sold through CDC to S.A. Aero Club,
27/08/1946 Issued to above.
To VH-AXJ
To VH-AML
13/07/1957 Crashed at Newlands Head, S.A.
A17-147 DHA148 Served with 9 EFTS Cunderdin 13 May - 22 June 1943. Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AWK on 21 November 1950 with R. Graham and added to the fleet of Airspread Ltd, Mount Maunganui on 18 July 1951.
Registration transferred to Airspread on 21 April 1952.
Collided with ZK-ALM while both were taking off from the same Waihi topdressing strip at the same time on 06 April 1957.
Cancelled from register as reduced to spares on 09 May 1963.
A17-148 DHA149 Currently registered and flying as VH-ABC.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-148
A17-149 DHA150 Crashed 6.41 reduced to spares
A17-150 DHA151 A17-150 collided with A17-203 near Cunderdin, WA, on 20/10/43. Both were serving with 9 EFTS at the time. F/O Francis Gregory English and LAC Donald John McCaskill were aboard A17-150; and LAC Donald Joseph St Clair Fraser was the sole occupant of A17-203. All were killed and are now buried at the Perth War Cemetery.
A17-151 DHA152
T186		 Served with 1 EFTS.
Sold by RAAF and became VH-AXF.
Currently flies as VH-UEF

DH.82A Tiger Moth A17-151 (now VH-UEF) Camden Airport, NSW, Great Tiger Moth Air Race. 4th October 2014 by Brook Whylie
A17-152 DHA153 Later VT-CRZ and withdrawn from use 08/07/57.
A17-153 DHA154 Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA 10/04/43 to 19/06/43.
Later VH-BLK, VH-BTW, VH-AMD, N1244T.
A17-154 DHA155 Entered the Australian Civil Register as VH-BNU on 01 September 1950 with Kingsford Smith Aviation Service, Mascot, NSW.
Removed from Australian register on 28 February 1951 as exported to New Zealand on 28 September 1950.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AXG and added to the fleet of Aerial Farming of NZ Ltd, Palmerston North on 01 November 1950.
Badly damaged in crash near Taumarunui on 07 April 1954.
Rebuilt and re-entered service with Aerial Farming before finally being cancelled from register on 04 September 1959.
A17-155 DHA156 Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA 10/04/43 to 19/06/43
VH-BTR VH-DAK VH-BUB    Crashed Yarloop WA 16.3.61.
A17-156 DHA157 Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA 10/04/43 to 19/06/43
VH-BTF, VH- AHS, VH-DHK.
A17-157 DHA158 Served with 9 EFTS Cunderdin 13 May - 22 June 1943
VH-AMR    Crashed West Swan WA 18.3.56.
A17-158 DHA159 Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA 10/04/43 to 19/06/43.
VH-ROY
A17-159 DHA160 Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA 10/04/43 to 19/06/43.
VH-BTM
Currently Registered and flying as VH-AUZ.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-159 
A17-160 DHA161 VH-AMQ
Currently registered VH-JME

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-160
A17-161 DHA162 Was VH-AHP 01/66. WFU 1.9.69
On static display RAAF Association Museum, Bull Creek WA

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-161
A17-162 DHA163 Sold to K.Vine 12.46
A17-163 DHA164 VH-BAM    Crashed Minamine Qld 13.11.49
A17-164 DHA165 ZK-DAM VH-NVT ?  also quoted c/n DHA824 [crashed 3.41]
A17-165 DHA166 VH-AXN    Crashed Roy Hill WA 12.12.46
A17-166 DHA167 VH-BFB VH-DAN VH-CKE    Wfu 30.3.65
Currently flies as VH-NEI

Tiger Moth A17-166
A17-167 DHA168 Crashed 10.43 cvtd to spares
A17-168 DHA169 Sold by RAAF and became VH-AHL.
Privately owned, but on display at Naval Aviation Museum.
Currently Registered and flying as VH-DDA.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-168
A17-169 DHA170 Served with 1 EFTS.
Crashed 12.43 cvtd to spares
A17-170 DHA171 VH-BWL    Crashed Loxton SA 7.3.52
Later VH-ASB.
A17-171 DHA172 Later VH-AOX, VT-CUK.
A17-172 DHA173 Crashed 25.3.43 cvtd to spares
A17-173 DHA174 VH-BJF VH-KYB VH-APC    Wfu 4.9.64
A17-174 DHA175 Mid air collision 3.43 cvtd to spares
A17-175 DHA176 VH-AQQ VT-DCO
A17-176 DHA177 VH-AUW    Crashed Traralgon Vic 8.9.47.
A17-177 DHA178 VH-ASF VH-RVE
Later VH-FBX, VH-FAH.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-177
A17-178 DHA179 Passed to DAP 11.48
A17-179 DHA180 VH-APT
Currently Registered and flying as VH-ALP.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-179
A17-180 DHA181 VH-BAA VH-BOA VH-POL

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-180
A17-181 DHA182 Mid air collision 3.41 cvtd to spares
A17-182 DHA183 Crashed 4.1.41 cvtd to spares
A17-183 DHA184 VH-AIP Crashed Brunswick Heads NSW 5.3.50
A17-184 DHA185 VH-ATV Wfu 22.10.47
A17-185 DHA186 VH-AJE Crashed Homebush NSW 22.10.49
A17-186 DHA187

 Sold to E.Bruce 5.46
Later VH-AXF, VH-BXF, VH-BWT.
A17-187 DHA188 VH-BPL Crashed Gunbower Vic 28.1.61

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-187
A17-188 DHA189 VH-AXH VH-BXH VH-RVH VH-SEC

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-188
A17-189 DHA190 Crashed 3.42 cvtd to spares
A17-190 DHA191 Sold to Association of Australian Aero Clubs
 10.46
A17-191 DHA192 Served with GSR. Crashed 28/08/45 on landing at Bairnsdale.
Later VH-AJA.
A17-192 DHA193 Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA 10/04/43 to 19/06/43.
Later VH-BCK, VT-COR. Crashed 9.2.51
A17-193 DHA194 Sold to Association of Australian Aero Clubs
 12.46
Later VH-BFZ.
A17-194 DHA195 Offered for disposal 4.53
Currently flies as VH-YYI

DH.82A Tiger Moth A17-194 (now VH-YYI) Camden Airport, NSW, Great Tiger Moth Air Race. 4th October 2014 by Brook Whylie
A17-195 DHA196 Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA 10/04/43 to 19/06/43.
VH-BNY    Crashed Dalwallinu WA 21.8.58
A17-196 DHA197 VH-AUQ    Crashed Tharwa ACT 29.11.51
A17-197 DHA198 Served with 9 EFTS, Cunderdin, WA  c.1943
Sold to K.Vine 12.46

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-197
A17-198 DHA199 Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA 10/04/43 to 19/06/43
Sold to K.Vine 12.46.
A17-199 DHA200 Served with 9 EFTS Cunderdin 13 May - 22 June 1943.
Accident 1.44 cvtd to spares
A17-200 DHA201 VH-BBA VH-RAM
A17-201 DHA202 Served with 9 EFTS Cunderdin 13 May - 22 June 1943.
Was VH-AMG. WFU 19/01/65
Currently Registered and flying as VH-DWD.
A17-202 DHA203 VH-BEI Damaged nr Morawa WA 21.6.64
A17-203 DHA204 Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA 10/04/43 to 20/10/43.
A17-150 collided with A17-203 near Cunderdin, WA, on 20/10/43. Both were serving with 9 EFTS at the time. F/O Francis Gregory English and LAC Donald John McCaskill were aboard A17-150; and LAC Donald Joseph St Clair Fraser was the sole occupant of A17-203. All were killed and are now buried at the Perth War Cemetery.
A17-204 DHA205 VH-BNW VH-WFU
Currently registered as VH-JAU Airborne Aviation Camden, NSW

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-204
A17-205 DHA206 Crashed 7.41 cvtd to spares
A17-206 DHA207 VH-AMS    Crashed Lake Pinda WA 22.6.46
Later VH-TWB, VH-MFJ, N82753.
A17-207 DHA208 Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA 10/04/43 to 19/06/43.
Never registered ZK-AWB or in the USA as reported.
Previously VH-AHM.
Currently Registered and flying as VH-USB, Perth WA.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-207
A17-208 DHA209 Was VH-AMW 01/66.
Currently Registered and flying as VH-AMW.

A17-209 DHA210 Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA 10/04/43 to 19/06/43
Sold to K.Vine 12.46.
A17-210 DHA211 Served with 9 EFTS Cunderdin 13 May - 22 June 1943
VH-AMY    Crashed Pearce WA 5.4.55
A17-211 DHA212 Served with 9 EFTS Cunderdin 13 May - 22 June 1943
VH-AMT VH-CMT    Damaged Maylands WA 22.12.52.
A17-212 DHA213 Sold to New Guinea 5.47
A17-213 DHA214 VH-AYY    'Brolga'. Crashed Goulburn NSW 5.5.58
A17-214 DHA215 Previously VH-AQF,
Currently flies as VH-ZIS.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-214
A17-215 DHA216 Later VT-CUQ, damaged beyond repair 08/06/61.
A17-216 DHA217 VH-AYS  Crashed Hay NSW 5.10.49
A17-217 DHA218 VH-BOG  Wfu 11.4.56
A17-218 DHA219 VH-BCS
Currently flies as VH-APE.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-218
A17-219 DHA220 VH-BOC VH-RVB VH-ASD VH-GLH

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-219
A17-220 DHA221 VH-AZC VH-BOO VH-SNR

 Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-220

A17-221 DHA222 Later VH-BGV, VH-ALX, H-AGX, VH-AUT, VT-CMX.
A17-222 DHA223 Flew as VH-CAP Dbf Goulburn NSW 27.6.48

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-222
A17-223 DHA224 Crashed 10.42 cvtd to spares
A17-224 DHA225 Served with 9 EFTS Cunderdin 13 May - 22 June 1943. Entered the Australian Civil Register as VH-BCY on 15 May 1947 with S. and P. Murphy, Healesville, Victoria.
Removed from the Australian register on 19/12/47 as exported to United Kingdom as G-AKYL.
Registered G-AKYL 27/04/1948 in the UK.
Imported into New Zealand by Wanganui Aero Work in 1950 and entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AXT.
To Wanganui Aero Club in October 1960.
Crashed near Kai Iwi while being operated by Wanganui Aero Club on 01 November 1961.
A17-225 DHA226 VH-ARA VH-BTX    Wfu 29.5.63
Currently Registered and flying as VH-BTX.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-225
A17-226 DHA227 Served with 9EFTS at Cunderdin WA 10/04/43 to 19/06/43.
VH-BJS VH-RAK VH-BXZ    Crashed Casino NSW 4.3.62
A17-227 DHA228 Sold to K.Vine 12.46
Currently flies as VH-NWM

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-227
A17-228 DHA229 Served with 9 EFTS Cunderdin 13 May - 22 June 1943. Later VH-BDK,
Registered G-AKCI 25/07/1947 in UK, 
Broken up Perth UK. 02/1956
A17-229 DHA230 VH-AMU    Wfu 15.10.47
A17-230 DHA231 Spun in from 200 ft. on Quairading Road, 5 miles south of Cunderdin, W.A., 9 E.F.T.S, 18 March, 1941
Cvtd to spares
A17-231 DHA232 Served with 9 EFTS Cunderdin 13 May - 22 June 1943.
Crashed 10.44 cvtd to spares
A17-232 DHA233 Sold by RAAF and became VH-AUU before being registered in UK 17/3/47 as G-AJKD.
Crashed Dorridge near Elmdon,UK 5/8/51 and cancelled.
A17-233 DHA234 VH-AZE VH-DDU
Currently Registered and flying as VH-PKB.
A17-234 DHA235 Entered the Australian Civil Register on 22 May 1948 with Kingsford Smith Aviation Service, Mascot, NSW.
Removed from the Australian register on 28 February 1951 as exported to New Zealand on 12 September 1950.
Entered the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register as ZK-AVA and added tothe fleet of Robertson Air Service, Hamilton in late 1950.
Crashed at Whitehall near Cambridge on 19 May 1953.
Cancelled from register 19 June 1957.
Extant Auckland in storage.
A17-235 DHA236 Crashed 1.43 cvtd to spares
A17-236 DHA255 Crashed 7.42 cvtd to spares
A17-237 DHA256 Sold by RAAF and became VH-ARU.
Later VH-BMY, VH-RNM, BH-BTU, N3862.
A17-238 DHA257 Served with 9 EFTS Cunderdin 13 May - 22 June 1943.
Later VH-ATE, VH-SSK.
A17-239 DHA258 Sold by RAAF and became ,VH-BDV, VH-RSA
Currently flies as VH-RTA.

A17-240 DHA259 Currently flies as VH-DWP

DH.82A Tiger Moth A17-240 (now VH-DWP) & A17-598 (now VH-XWL.) Camden Airport, NSW, Great Tiger Moth Air Race. 4th October 2014 by Brook Whylie
A17-241 DHA260
T260		 Later VH-AQI, VH-GLG.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-241
A17-242 DHA261 Was Registered as VH-MPF, then VH-BQG 01/66.
A17-243 DHA262 VH-AMD Crashed Oakey Qld 2.9.52
A17-244 DHA263 Damaged by storm 2.46 cvtd to spares
A17-245 DHA264 Later VH-BGB, VT-CSC.
Written off 07/01/54 Madras. rebuilt as VT-DHS
Interestingly it is claimed that A17-245 is now owned by Bob Murphy in Toronto Canada, this has not yet been investigated.
A17-246 DHA265 VH-BJG    Crashed North Rockhampton Qld 1.2.58
A17-247 DHA266 Sold by RAAF and became VH-BAS.
A17-248 DHA267 Crashed 12.44 cvtd to spares
Later VH-BCN.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-248
A17-249 DHA268 VH-BCE    Crashed West Wyalong NSW 23.9.62

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-249
A17-250 DHA269 Crashed 11.41 cvtd to spares
A17-251 DHA270 Later VH-BKV, VT-DCQ
A17-252 DHA271 Sold to Royal Qld Aero Club 8.46
A17-253 DHA272 Crashed 8.43 cvtd to spares
A17-254 DHA273 Mid air collision 4.41 cvtd to spares
Later VH-ASF, VH-GAC.
A17-255 DHA274 VH-RAQ
Currently Registered and flying as VH-UJW.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-255
A17-256 DHA275 VH-AOZ  Damaged Bega NSW 2.11.46
A17-257 DHA276 Mid air collision cvtd to spares
A17-258 DHA277 Sold to Association of Australian Aero Clubs
 9.46
A17-259 DHA278 Later VH-BMZ, VT-DCB. Written off.
A17-260 DHA279 Crashed 8.45 cvtd to spares
A17-261 DHA280 Sold to Association of Australian Aero Clubs
 9.46
A17-262 DHA281 VH-SSQ
Currently Registered and flying as VH-AYW.
A17-263 DHA282 Cvtd to spares 1.42
A17-264 DHA283 VH-AAY Crashed Wingello NSW 10.1.54
A17-265 DHA284 VH-AQH Damaged Moorabbin Vic 10.5.53

D.H.82a Tiger Moth A17-265 E.F.T.S., over Narromine. c.1941, via Mike Mirkovic.
A17-266 DHA285 Crashed 8.43 cvtd to spares
A17-267 DHA286 VH-BCR Crashed Townsville Qld 27.2.58
A17-268 DHA287 Later VH-AOU, VH-BFP, VT-DAX.

A17-269 DHA288 VH-AUR Crashed Bankstown NSW 21.2.47
A17-270 DHA289 Crashed 4.42 cvtd to spares
Later VH-ALC.
A17-271 DHA290 VH-AKS Crashed Coolah NSW 12.8.51
A17-272 DHA291
T291		 Later VH-RSA, VH-RTA, VH-UZB
9-10-66  Crashed nr Giru Qld
28-Dec-2015 VH-AZB crashed Gold Coast, Qld. Pilot injured, passenger killed

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-272
A17-273 DHA292 Later VH-BDH, VT-CZY.
A17-274 DHA293 Mid air collision 1.44 cvtd to spares
A17-275 DHA294 VH-BAO    Wfu 14.10.47
Reported as under restoration in Melbourne, was expected to be ready for flight in 2004.
Owner wishes to remain anonymous .
A17-276 DHA295 Damaged after hitting power lines and crashing on St Marys Road, near Western Junction, TAS., 7 E.F.T.S., 17 Nov., 1944
VH-AVJ  Crashed Tasmania 15.6.48
A17-277 DHA296 Sold by RAAF and became VH-BNK, VH-PCJ.
Currently flies as VH-HKG

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-277
A17-278 DHA297 Crashed 6.42 cvtd to spares
A17-279 DHA298 Served with 9 EFTS Cunderdin 13 May - 22 June 1943.
VH-BCI Crashed Feltonvale Qld 7.10.49
A17-280 DHA299 VH-ATZ Crashed Geelong Vic 15.4.51
A17-281 DHA300 VH-APU VH-SSQ

A17-282 DHA301 Inst.6 Crashed 9.43 cvtd to inst a/f 11.43 cvtd to components
A17-283 DHA302 Inst.10 cvtd to inst a/f 11.44 Sold by DAP 8.49

A17-284 DHA303 Built Mascot under licence 1940.
Sent to 10 EFTS.
Involved in accident on Tarmac with another runaway DH82A.
Sold post war 1945 to aero club based at Bankstown.
Then shipped to India before returning to Australia.
Rebuilt 1980s and fitted with Wackett canopy and then won the Perth-Sydney Air Race.
In the 1990s registration VH-AFF lapsed.
Re-registered VH-EWR 2010 and stored Evans Head.
A17-285 DHA304 VH-AJF Damaged Sydney Harbour NSW 19.4.49
A17-286 DHA305 Sold to QATB 9.46
Later VH-WAL, G-BEWN.
A17-287 DHA306 Later VH-ATS, Crashed Pelican Point NSW 11.5.50
A17-288 DHA307 Crashed 12.44 cvtd to spares
A17-289 DHA308 VH-BGE VH-UVI.
A17-290 DHA309 Sold by RAAF and became VH-BAE. Later VH-BBU.
Was VH-KGS 01/66.
Currently Registered and flying as VH-KGS.
A17-291 DHA310 VH-AKL VH-RSD VH-FBN  Crashed 3.8.58

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-291
A17-292 DHA311 VH-BJK Crashed nr Barcaldine Qld 18.3.61
A17-293 DHA312 presumed lost to enemy action in far east w/o 3.42
A17-294 DHA313 sold '46, reg VH-AVG, crashed Inverell 26/06/48.
Reg cancelled 26/08/48.
A17-295 DHA314
T314		 Sold to A.Syer Bendigo Vic 6.47
Later VH-AZC, VH-BOO,
Currently Registered and flying as VH-SNR.
A17-296 DHA315 Served with 8 Sqn.
Wrecked when the hanger it was in collapsed on it 04/41 at Kota Bahru, Kelantan Malaya. Later VT-CRF.

Highlight for Album: Tiger Moth A17-296
A17-297 DHA316 Presumed lost to enemy action far east w/o 3.42
A17-298 DHA317 VH-ATU Crashed Colac Vic 1.1.48
A17-299 DHA318 Sold by RAAF and became VH-ASX.
Later VR-SCS. Written off 09/09/49 Kallans.
A17-300 DHA319 Currently Registered and flying as VH-JRS.
 
     

 

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