Douglas P3 Aircraft Tug

Douglas P3 Aircraft Tug

The Douglas P3 is a 12-14 ton light/medium aircraft towing tug powered by a Perkins diesel engine with a Brockhouse gearbox. 

The example at the Museum was used by British Midland Airways Ltd (BMI) at Durham Tees Valley Airport for many years. After being out of service for some time, the tug was kindly donated by BMI in late 2008. 

Restored to operational condition and repainted in a striking bright yellow colour scheme by the Museum’s volunteers, the tug is now fully operational and capable of towing the Handley Page Victor K.2 Tanker weighing around 80 tons.