{"product_id":"planet-models-1-48-dh-94-moth-minor-kit-276","title":"PLANET MODELS 1\/48 DH.94 MOTH MINOR KIT 276","description":"\u003cp\u003ePLANET MODELS 1\/48 DH.94 MOTH MINOR KIT 276\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe de Havilland DH.94 Moth Minor was a British light aircraft developed during the late 1930s as an affordable and modern training and touring aeroplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by the renowned de Havilland Aircraft Company, it first flew in 1937 and was intended to succeed earlier Moth designs with improved performance, lower operating costs and a more contemporary all-wood construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by a de Havilland Gipsy Minor four-cylinder inverted inline engine, the DH.94 offered reliable performance and economical operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts low-wing monoplane layout provided excellent handling characteristics, while the enclosed side-by-side cockpit gave both instructor and student improved comfort and visibility compared with many earlier training aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese features made the Moth Minor particularly well suited to flying clubs and private owners looking for an easy-to-fly aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the outbreak of the Second World War, many civilian Moth Minors were impressed into military service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Air Force employed the type primarily for elementary pilot training and communications duties under the Civil Air Guard and later within the Empire Air Training Scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough never intended as a combat aircraft, the DH.94 played an important role in preparing new pilots for service on more advanced military types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction of the Moth Minor continued until wartime priorities shifted de Havilland's focus towards military aircraft manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its relatively modest production numbers, the aircraft earned a reputation for dependable handling, straightforward maintenance and pleasant flying characteristics, making it popular with both instructors and student pilots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the war, many surviving aircraft returned to civilian ownership, where they continued to serve with flying clubs and private pilots for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the de Havilland DH.94 Moth Minor remains a highly regarded classic light aircraft, admired for its elegant lines, historical significance and contribution to British aviation training during a pivotal period in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional items are required to complete kit as illustrated\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57247993135484,"sku":"PM276","price":54.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0432\/8584\/0033\/files\/plt276_1.jpg?v=1785859476","url":"https:\/\/sussex-model-centre.co.uk\/products\/planet-models-1-48-dh-94-moth-minor-kit-276","provider":"Sussex Model Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}