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Old 23rd May 2021, 15:42
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Fareastdriver
 
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Way back in 1952 RAF Heany reequipped with Chipmunks to replace its Tiger Moths. About a year later the station was closed and all the aircraft were either scrapped or sold. Byers from as far as Australia came to bid on Chipmunks of varying age including some still in their transport crates.
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