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de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth * Retired *
One ex-civil Leopard Moth impressed during WW2, and returned to civilian ownership in late 1946. Used for the transport/liaison role. Withdrawn from service in November 1946. Leopard Moths VP-YAY (c/n 7101) and VP-YAZ (c/n 7115) were also present in Southern Rhodesia, but didn't receive SR serials.
Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
SR22 7078 VP-YAT 1940? to VP-YAT 6 Nov 1946

References:

  1. Rhodesian Air Force, A Brief History 1947-1980 (W A Brent, 1987)


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