VH-RVF (1)  de Havilland D.H.82A Tiger Moth                                  (c/n  DHA427)

                                    

                                         Another of several Tigers acquired by the Royal Vic in May of 1954.  This one was ex
                                         A17-386.   My shot shows it at Moorabbin in 1956.   It was written deregistered when
                                         it overturned whilst taxiing at Moorabbin in February 1957.            It was rebuilt with a
                                         canopy (see below).  Finally written off following a crash at Warrnambool  on 16 January
                                         1960 whilst doing a loop at low altitude.  Both occupants killed.