RAF Tiger Moth Wood Pen
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£90.00
£90.00
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Handcrafted ballpoint pen made from authentic wood recovered from a decommissioned RAF Tiger Moth training aircraft. This material carries the character of one of Britain’s most recognisable biplanes — an aircraft that trained generations of RAF pilots. Each pen is finished with eight coats of lacquer and a burnished layer of carnauba wax for a smooth, durable sheen.
Available in chrome plate with gunmetal or gold plate with gunmetal hardware, featuring a twist‑finial mechanism, pocket clip, decorative detailing above the nib, and compatibility with standard G2/Parker refills. Supplied in a branded presentation box with a certificate of authenticity.
de Havilland Tiger Moth — Historic Timber Pen
A Piece of Aviation Heritage, Crafted for Today
This handcrafted pen is made from authentic timber recovered from a de Havilland Tiger Moth, the iconic biplane that trained thousands of pilots before and during the Second World War. The material carries the warmth and character of an aircraft that shaped aviation history. Holding it is like carrying a preserved fragment of the golden age of flight.
The Story of the Tiger Moth
First flown in 1931, the de Havilland Tiger Moth became one of the most important training aircraft ever built. Light, responsive, and beautifully simple, it introduced generations of pilots to the fundamentals of flight. During the Second World War, it served as the primary trainer for the RAF and Commonwealth air forces, preparing pilots for Hurricanes, Spitfires, and beyond.
After the war, Tiger Moths continued to fly in civilian roles — from crop‑dusting to aerobatics — and many remain airworthy today. During restoration and maintenance work, sections of original timber were removed. This historic material has now been transformed into a limited number of handcrafted pens, each one a tribute to the aircraft and the pilots who learned to fly in her open cockpit.
Craftsmanship & Finish
Every pen is individually hand‑turned on the lathe, shaped to highlight the natural grain and character of the historic timber.
It is then finished with:
Hardware & Refill Details
Choose from:
Presentation & What’s Included
Your pen arrives in a branded presentation box, complete with:
Why This Piece Matters
Owning this pen means carrying a tangible link to the Tiger Moth — an aircraft that shaped the RAF, trained wartime pilots, and inspired generations of aviators. It’s a reminder of open‑cockpit flying, wooden wings, and the timeless romance of early aviation.
Specifications
This handcrafted pen is made from authentic timber recovered from a de Havilland Tiger Moth, the iconic biplane that trained thousands of pilots before and during the Second World War. The material carries the warmth and character of an aircraft that shaped aviation history. Holding it is like carrying a preserved fragment of the golden age of flight.
The Story of the Tiger Moth
First flown in 1931, the de Havilland Tiger Moth became one of the most important training aircraft ever built. Light, responsive, and beautifully simple, it introduced generations of pilots to the fundamentals of flight. During the Second World War, it served as the primary trainer for the RAF and Commonwealth air forces, preparing pilots for Hurricanes, Spitfires, and beyond.
After the war, Tiger Moths continued to fly in civilian roles — from crop‑dusting to aerobatics — and many remain airworthy today. During restoration and maintenance work, sections of original timber were removed. This historic material has now been transformed into a limited number of handcrafted pens, each one a tribute to the aircraft and the pilots who learned to fly in her open cockpit.
Craftsmanship & Finish
Every pen is individually hand‑turned on the lathe, shaped to highlight the natural grain and character of the historic timber.
It is then finished with:
- Eight coats of lacquer
- A burnished layer of carnauba wax
- A smooth, durable sheen designed to last
Hardware & Refill Details
Choose from:
- Chrome plate with gunmetal
- Gold plate with gunmetal
- Twist‑finial mechanism
- Pocket clip
- Decorative detailing above the nib
- Compatibility with standard G2/Parker refills
Presentation & What’s Included
Your pen arrives in a branded presentation box, complete with:
- Certificate of authenticity
- Material origin details
- Care information
Why This Piece Matters
Owning this pen means carrying a tangible link to the Tiger Moth — an aircraft that shaped the RAF, trained wartime pilots, and inspired generations of aviators. It’s a reminder of open‑cockpit flying, wooden wings, and the timeless romance of early aviation.
Specifications
- Material: Historic timber recovered from a de Havilland Tiger Moth
- Hardware: Chrome plate with gunmetal / Gold plate with gunmetal
- Mechanism: Twist‑finial
- Refill: Standard G2/Parker
- Finish: Lacquer + carnauba wax
- Packaging: Presentation box + certificate