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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 standing in front 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 which Cobham flew from Croydon to Zurich and back in 14 hours, 49 minutes on 29th May 1925 (after which this photograph was likely taken). Cobham also flew the Moth in The Kings Cup Air Race, though weather forced him to land short of the finish. It placed second in a follow-up race. The aircraft ended its days in a crash at Stanmore on 21 August 1927.
1925
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Aviation pioneer Sir Alan Cobham stands proudly in front of his trusty de Havilland DH.60 Moth biplane, G-EBKT, on a sunny day in 1925. This iconic aircraft played a significant role in Cobham's illustrious career, with the prototype making history by flying from Croydon to Zurich and back in an impressive 14 hours and 49 minutes on May 29th of that year. The Moth also saw action in the Kings Cup Air Race, where Cobham placed second despite challenging weather conditions forcing him to land short of the finish line. With its lightweight design and powerful Cirrus engine, this two-seat touring and training biplane was an ideal machine for both recreational flying and competitive racing. As one of Britain's earliest aviation pioneers, Sir Alan Cobham's achievements continue to inspire generations of pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike.
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