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de Havilland DH 80A Puss Moth Named “Karohi”, Bert Hinkler, CF-APK
Oxford Diecast (History of Flight Series) 1/72 Scale Diecast Model SKU: 72PM006
Oxford Diecast (History of Flight Series) 1/72 Scale Diecast Model
AUD $50.00
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Length | 10.5 cm | 4.1 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 15.5 cm | 6.1 in | Approx |
Model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Display stand included.
Oxford Diecast 72PM006 – 1/72 Scale de Havilland DH 80A Puss Moth, Bert Hinkler
Oxford Diecast (History of Flight Series) diecast model 72PM004 replicates in 1/72 scale the de Havilland DH 80A Puss Moth, CF-APK, Named “Karohi”, piloted by Bert Hinkler.
Bert Hinkler
Herbert John Louis Hinkler AFC, DSM (1892 – 1933), better known as Bert Hinkler, was a pioneer Australian aviator and inventor. On January 7, 1933, while attempting to break the record for a flight from England to Australia, Hinkler was killed when his DH80A, “Karohi”, crashed into mountains in Tuscany. An investigation found one of the plane’s wings had detached in flight.
de Havilland DH.80A Puss Moth
The de Havilland DH 80A Puss Moth is a British single-engine, three-seat light utility aircraft. The maiden flight, a DH.80, took place on September 9, 1929. The first production aircraft (DH.80A) first flew in March 1930. Used as a private aircraft and with commercial operators in the passenger or mail roles. Flown in record-breaking flights by Bert Hinkler, James Allan “Jim” Mollison, Amy Johnson and Nevill Vintcent. During WWII impressed into service in the communication role.
Early in its career, the DH 80A suffered a series of fatal crashes with air turbulence that caused wing flutter leading to structural failure. Additional wing struts fixed the problem. However, production ended in 1933 with 259 airframes built in the UK and 25 in Canada.
The fuselage was of fabric-covered steel tubing with a high mounted wing of wood with fabric sheathing. The tail units also used wood with fabric. The wings folded backwards for storage or towing. Regular seating was for two but could carry a second passenger with the seats staggered. The fixed undercarriage is a tailwheel type with the main units mounted to the fuselage.
It uses a single de Havilland Gipsy III, an inverted air-cooled, four-cylinder, inline engine, driving a two-bladed propeller. Canadian built aircraft used Gypsy Major engines, with a slightly improved performance. Giving the DH.80A a maximum speed of 205 km/h (128 mph), a range of 482 km (300 mi) and a service ceiling of 3,335 m (17,500 ft).
de Havilland DH 80A Puss Moth Named “Karohi”, Bert Hinkler, CF-APK
Oxford Diecast (History of Flight Series) 1/72 Scale Diecast Model SKU: 72PM006
Oxford Diecast (History of Flight Series) 1/72 Scale Diecast Model
AUD $50.00
Sold out