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The de Havilland Tiger Moth, based at Sunderland Airport
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The de Havilland Tiger Moth, based at Sunderland Airport
The de Havilland Tiger Moth, based at Sunderland Airport, which developed engine trouble while taking off.
Pilot Steve Marples glided the aircraft down onto a field near Barmston pond, he made a perfect touch down but the wheels became tangled in the corn, causing the plane to flip. Mr Marples and his co-owner and passenger Alan Jackson, stepped out unhurt,
The plane is seen here being towed back to the hanger by a MG Midget sports car.
30/06/1982
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Media ID 21620764
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we witness a remarkable incident involving the de Havilland Tiger Moth at Sunderland Airport. As fate would have it, the aircraft encountered engine trouble during takeoff, prompting pilot Steve Marples to skillfully glide it down onto a field near Barmston pond. With precision and composure, he executed a flawless touch down; however, an unexpected twist awaited them. As the wheels of the Tiger Moth became entangled in the surrounding cornfield, causing the plane to flip over, both Mr. Marples and his co-owner/passenger Alan Jackson emerged unscathed from this heart-stopping ordeal. The resilience and courage displayed by these aviators is truly commendable. Captured in this image is another extraordinary sight - a MG Midget sports car coming to their rescue. Acting as an impromptu tow vehicle, it gallantly pulls the damaged aircraft back to its hangar amidst onlookers' awe-struck gazes. This photograph not only immortalizes a moment of great peril but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness when faced with adversity. It symbolizes camaraderie between different modes of transportation - aviation and automotive - united in their shared passion for adventure and exploration. Transport yourself back to June 30th, 1982 – an era defined by aerospace advancements – where four men stood together against all odds: two pilots who defied danger with grace and bravery while being aided by fellow
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