More4’s “Warplane Workshop” takes flight this Monday with “The Flying Tiger,” an episode that looks beyond the fighter planes and bombers to explore the unsung heroes of aviation history. In this case, it’s the deceptively simple yet crucial Tiger Moth biplane.
Engineer Nicky Wood and her team take on the task of rebuilding an RAF Tiger Moth, a training aircraft that played a pivotal role in the Great War. Though outdated and barely able to reach 100 mph, this humble biplane trained tens of thousands of allied airmen, preparing them for combat in the skies.
The specific Tiger Moth undergoing restoration, nicknamed “Golf Mike Oscar,” presents its own set of challenges. The team’s goal isn’t just to restore it to its former glory but to make it airworthy for paying passengers, a task that requires meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of the aircraft’s mechanics.
“Warplane Workshop” concludes its current series with “The Flying Tiger.” Catch the episode this Monday, 19 May at 9:00 PM GMT on More4.
