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- The Chipmunk was built by De Havilland in Canada and was originally intended to replace the Tiger Moth.
- It first flew on May 22, 1946 from De Havilland factory in Downsview, Toronto.
- Mr Wsiewolod J Jakimuik was the designer. He was formerly the Chief Designer with PZL aircraft company of Poland.
- It was also produced in Britain and was the standard ab-initio (first stage) trainer for the RAF, Royal Navy and Army from the mid-fifties until 1997.
- The RAF wanted their trainee pilots to use the Chipmunk as a stepping stone to flying the fabulous Mk 16 Spitfires which were still in operation with the University Squadrons.
- The Chipmunk is powered by a Gipsy Major engine and its max. speed at general cruise is 190 km/hr. It is fully aerobatic.
- There are approximately 500 still flying around the world today in the hands of civilians who prize this aircraft for its handling and flying qualities.
For further information or bookings please call
(03) 9372 0780 or use the contact form on this Website
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