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De Havilland D.H. 83C Fox Moth

De Havilland D.H. 83C Fox Moth

YEAR AND NUMBER MADE

93 were designed in England in 1932. There is also a second version, a Canadian version and 53 were built between 1946 and 1947. Parson Airways paid $10,000 for the new aircraft in 1946

ACQUIRED FROM:

The Fox Moth is being reconstructed with donated parts from CF-BNO owned by Parson Airways of Kenora. It is scheduled to have its inaugural flight in 2020.

POWER

145 HP Gypsy Major

PRIMARY USE:

Were used in Canadian bush operations before and after World War II

HISTORY:

Two versions of the Fox Moth were designed, a British DH-83 and the Canadian Build. The Fox Moth was designed for people 1.5 metres and under. Three people were able to fly in the Fox Moth. The Canadian version has a bubble canopy while the British version has a Heinkle canopy. The Fox Moth is made out of 3 ply plywood, pot glue, pine or spruce, and stainless steel and brass nails and screws. The covering is polyester covered in dope and requires UV control and fire retardant.

STORY:

The airplane on display C-FBNI, is a reconstruction of Fox Moth CF-BNO. When volunteers began work to restore it, the plane was in such poor condition that they decided to build the fuselage from scratch, however, many of the fittings and instruments are original.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Honorary ownership of the item for one year: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
  • One Year Individual Membership to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
  • A certificate of honorary ownership
  • Recognition of honorary ownership on display with the aircraft or truck in the museum for the year
  • Opportunity to have your photo taken with or in (where possible) your plane or truck
  • Any donor with a winning bid over $1000 will have their name added to the donor board in the centre's lobby
Organization
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Value
$0.00
Starting Bid
$100.00

Item

# Bid Status By Date
1 $100.00 oakie

This auction closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00:00 PM.

Pickup Instructions

Shortly after winning your bid on any number of the planes included in the auction, you will be contacted by the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Detailed instructions regarding how to claim your winnings, along with each of the included perks will be included in this email.

For any auction related questions, please email [email protected]

Closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00:00 PM

About Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

Adventure takes off at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. This one-of-a-kind and interactive museum is located in the historic waterfront hangar of the Ontario Provincial Air Service, which was instrumental in the development of bush flying and forest fire management in Northern Ontario. Explore 24 aircraft exhibits (some you can enter!) including the original De Havilland Beaver aircraft and the CL-215 waterbomber. Learn about flight in the Children’s Flight Centre with hands-on activities the whole family will enjoy. See a viewing of Wildfires!, our award-wining film about forest fire fighting in the North! Find unique gifts and STEM-themed toys in our gift shop. Get inspired with a guided tour about the development of bushplanes and forest fire management – available daily 10am and 2pm. Get “buggy” with Entomica Insectarium when you select the Adventure Pass admission option. Our Event Centre is perfect for weddings, birthdays, and corporate and social functions. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre makes an excellent day trip for school field trips and recreational bus tours.