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I have my doubts whether this is an appropriate one for 'Manic Monday'. I'll explain to you why I've these doubts: I've tried to fool you by the title of this post.

Please don't however be fooled by my title, as I was just kidding, because this 80 years old 'De Havilland DH 82A Tiger Moth II' is a two seater biplane which can be flown by a pilot without the assistance of a co-pilot. The pilot has taken the, here not visible, backseat.

This plane was registered on May 23th 1935. The 'Brooklands Aviation Ltd' was the first company who has used this plane for the training of pilots for the Royal Air Force. It was during WWII stationed at Sywell Aerodrome, 5 nautical miles (9.3 km or 5.8 mi) northeast of Northampton, England.

Image was taken near Zeeland Airport, The Netherlands.