Tail Dragger Collection

Handley Page HP-70 Halton
Bond Air Servicehandley Page Hp-70 Halton Hp-71 Halifax A-9 Parked Date: 1940s

Hawker Sea Hawk F-1
Royal-Navy Hawker Sea Hawk F-1S flying in formation above a Cloud Layer Flown by (Nearest) Neville Duke, Bill Bedford, J Bullen Date: 1952

North American P-51D Mustang
US Army Airforce North American P-51D Mustang Flying over the Desert Date: 1940s

Percival P-6 Mew Gull E2H
Alex Henshaw with His Record-Breaking Percival Mew Gull at Gravesend, Kent, UK - He Was the Winner of the 1938 King's Cup Air Race at an Average Speed of 236.25 M.P.H

Cessna 172 ZK-BSU (msn 29604), at Hamilton, New Zealand, in January 1964. (Later converted to C170 tail-dragger standard) Date: 1964

Piper PA-22 Caribbean G-ATXA
Piper PA-22-150 Caribbean G-ATXA (msn 22-3730), at Blackpool-Squire's Gate Airport, in May 1977. (This aircraft was later converted to tail-dragger configuration) Date: 1977

Hawker Woodcock
RAF 3 Squadron Hawker Woodcock Parked Date: 1920s

Hawker Sea Hawk FGA-6
Royal-Navy 800 Squadron Hawker Sea Hawk Fga-6S Flying in Formation in the Flying-Display at the Farnborough Airshow 1958 Date: 1958

North American P-51H Mustang
US Army Airforce North American P-51H Mustang Flying over Fields and Trees Date: 1940s

North American P-51C Mustang
325th Fighter Group US Army Airforce North American P-51C Mustang Shimmy III Flown by Lt Col Chester L Sluder, Commander of 325th Fighter Group Date: 1940s

North American P-51B Mustang
357th Fighter Group 362th Fighter Squadron Yoxton Boys of US Army Airforce North American P-51B Mustang Named Joan Parked Date: 1940s

North American P-51C Mustang 3
Royal Airforce RAF North American P-51C Mustang 3 with Rockets, Tail of Supermarine Seafire 3 and Vickers Wellingtons Parked Behind Date: 1940s

North American P-51K Mustang 4A
65 Sqn Royal Airforce RAF North American P-51K Mustang 4A Parked Date: 1946

North American P-51D Mustang 4
Royal Airforce RAF North American P-51D Mustang 4 Parked Date: 1945

North American P-51B Mustang 3
Cockpit Showing the Us Mk 21 Gyro-Gunight Fitted in a Royal Airforce RAF North American P-51B Mustang 3 Date: 1945

North American P-51 NA-73 Mustang 1
225 Sqn Royal Airforce RAF North American P-51 Na-73 Mustang 1 Parked Date: 1940s

North American P-51K Mustang
84 Sqn Royal Australian Airforce North American P-51K Mustang (S/N 44-12512) Flying over the Coast Date: 1940s

Sopwith Dove Parked Near Adelaide, South Australia in January 1920 with Lieutenant Miller and Engineer Jerop Date: 1920

Neale Biplane
Pilots Seat and Controls in the Neale Biplane, One of the Pedals Lifts the Exhaust Valve of the Engine Date: 1910

Handley Page HP-67 Hastings C-2
Men Wearing RAF Uniforms Standing by a Handley Page Hp-67 Hastings C-2 with Another Parked and a Hangar Behind Date: 1950s

Handley Page HP-67 Hastings MET-1
An RAF Handley Page Hp-67 Hastings Met-1 Flying Enroute Date: 1950s

Handley Page HP-67 Hastings
Bristol Hercules 101 Radial Engine and Propellers of a RAF Handley Page Hp-67 Hastings Prototype Flying Enroute Date: 1946

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"Tail Dragger: A Tribute to Classic Aviation" Step back in time and witness the elegance of vintage aircraft with their distinctive tail dragger design. From the iconic Handley Page HP-70 Halton to the powerful North American P-51D Mustang, these planes exude a timeless charm that captivates aviation enthusiasts worldwide. Take flight aboard the Cessna 172 ZK-BSU or Piper PA-22 Caribbean G-ATXA, and experience the thrill of flying in these beloved tail draggers. With their rugged landing gear configuration, these aircraft require skilled pilots who can masterfully handle takeoffs and landings. The North American P-51D Mustang showcases both beauty and brawn, as its sleek lines and formidable performance make it an enduring symbol of aerial supremacy. Meanwhile, the Percival P-6 Mew Gull E2H demonstrates speed and agility like no other, leaving spectators awestruck by its graceful maneuvers. Let's not forget about the Hawker Woodcock or Hawker Sea Hawk FGA series – true marvels of engineering that pushed boundaries in their respective eras. These tail draggers embody innovation and represent significant milestones in aviation history. Whether you're admiring the North American P-51H Mustang or exploring the rich heritage of the North American P-51C Mustang, each tail dragger tells a unique story. They serve as reminders of our past achievements while inspiring future generations to reach for new heights in aerospace technology. So next time you catch sight of one soaring through blue skies or gracefully parked on a runway, remember that behind every "tail dragger, " there lies an extraordinary tale waiting to be discovered – a testament to human ingenuity taking flight against all odds.