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A de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth is bombed-up at Hatfield
A de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth is bombed-up at Hatfield during anti-invasion preparations in 1940. Trials were completed over Hatfield airfield but no bombs were dropped in anger. Date: 1940
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Airfield Anger Anti Bombed Bombs Completed Dh82a Dropped Hatfield Havilland Invasion Moth Preparations Tiger Trials
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In this evocative photograph, a de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth sits proudly on the tarmac at Hatfield Airfield, bombed-up and ready for action during the intense anti-invasion preparations of 1940. The Tiger Moth, a two-seat biplane renowned for its versatility and durability, was a common sight in the skies above Britain during this period, serving various roles including trainer, transport, and even as an armed reconnaissance aircraft. Despite its menacing appearance in this image, the Tiger Moth in question did not drop any bombs in anger. Instead, this photograph captures the final stages of trials and testing carried out at Hatfield Airfield to assess the effectiveness of the Tiger Moth as a bomber. The bombs strapped underneath the fuselage were a mere simulation, a symbol of the intense readiness and determination of the Royal Flying Corps and the British people to defend their homeland against the imminent threat of a German invasion. The year was 1940, and the skies above Britain were filled with the drone of engines and the roar of anti-aircraft guns as the Battle of Britain raged on. The Tiger Moth, with its distinctive striped camouflage and fierce determination, stood as a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the British people during this dark time in history. The trials at Hatfield Airfield may not have resulted in any actual bombing runs, but they served as an essential part of the larger effort to protect the nation and ultimately contributed to the eventual Allied victory in World War II.
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