In a fixed-wing aircraft, the spar is often the main structural member of the wing, running spanwise at right angles to the fuselage. The spar carries flight loads and the weight of the wings while on
Main spar of a de Havilland DH.60 Moth
Basic metal-sparred wing using a honeycomb 'D' box leading edge
The de Havilland DH.60 Moth is a 1920s British two-seat touring and training aircraft that was developed into a series of aircraft by the de Havilland Aircraft Company.
Spar (aeronautics)
…Main spar of a de Havilland DH.60 Moth In a fixed-wing aircraft, the spar is often the main structural member of the wing, running spanwise at right angles (or thereabouts depending on wing…
BAe Systems' DH.60 Cirrus III Moth, based at The Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden. It was the eighth DH.60 produced, delivered 29 August 1925 and retains the early single axle.
Cirrus 1 Moth G-EBLX Novocastria of the Newcastle upon Tyne Aero Club, 1925
DH.60G-III Moth Major G-ADHE at Coventry in June 1954