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Sir Alan Cobham with his de Havilland DH. 60 Moth biplane
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Sir Alan Cobham with his de Havilland DH. 60 Moth biplane
Sir Alan John Cobham ) - English aviation pioneer in the cockpit of his de Havilland DH.60 Moth G-EBKT, a light-weight, two-place, single-engine, single-bay British two-seat touring and training biplane aircraft. A prototype with a horn-balanced rudder, which Cobham flew from Croydon to Zurich and back in 14 hours, 49 minutes on 29th May 1925. Cobham also flew the Moth in The Kings Cup Air Race (likely when this photograph was taken), though weather forced him to land short of the finish. It placed second in a follow-up race. Date: 1925
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Alan Aviator Bi Plane Biplane Cobham Dh60 Havilland Moth Pioneer Prototype Touring Two Seat 1925
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This photograph captures the dashing figure of Sir Alan Cobham, a pioneering English aviator, seated in the cockpit of his de Havilland DH.60 Moth biplane, registration number G-EBKT. The Moth, a light-weight, two-place, single-engine, single-bay British aircraft, gained immense popularity during the 1920s for its versatility as both a touring and training biplane. Sir Alan Cobham, born in 1894, made history on May 29, 1925, when he flew this very Moth from Croydon to Zurich and back in an impressive 14 hours, 49 minutes. The prototype Moth featured a horn-balanced rudder, which added to its agility and handling capabilities. The photograph likely dates back to 1925, a time when the aviation industry was in its infancy and the thrill of flight was a source of endless fascination. Cobham's daring exploits in the Moth, including his participation in The King's Cup Air Race, further cemented his reputation as a fearless aviator. Despite the weather forcing Cobham to land short of the finish line in The King's Cup Air Race, the Moth still placed a commendable second in the follow-up race. The image of Cobham, with his goggles on and hands firmly on the controls, embodies the spirit of adventure and innovation that characterized the early days of aviation. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and courage of Sir Alan Cobham and the de Havilland DH.60 Moth, which together left an indelible mark on the annals of aviation history.
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