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Old 25th Aug 2009, 06:18
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Chipmonks

Worked on the chippie at DH SDCR Leavesden 1957.
Had to do checks on all u/c top attachment fixtures as one had been found to have moved on the serrations and developed an out of track situation.
Mods were hard when they had to be carried out inside the Fuse. We had to sedate one fitter when he got stuck down the rear and panicked.
If my memory serves me right, the chippies were ex RAF being prepared for the Ghana Air Force.
Always thought the Cartridge starter pull ring was a bit naff , had a pepsi cola can opener feel about it.
Must admit the aircraft looked smart with its DeHavilland family tail.
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