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Aghh, Maitland Gym! {Shudder}
"With a jump, feet together, PLACE..."
I never managed to get a flight in the Chipmunk at Halton but soared gracefully above Cardiac Hill a few times.
"With a jump, feet together, PLACE..."
I never managed to get a flight in the Chipmunk at Halton but soared gracefully above Cardiac Hill a few times.
Mandator
Thanks for that, Finlay may have been the place my entry photo was taken. If you did the appo thing you can't get the place out of your mind.
Smudge
Thanks for that, Finlay may have been the place my entry photo was taken. If you did the appo thing you can't get the place out of your mind.
Smudge
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Having done a tour, as a Corporal Airframe fitter on Oxford UAS at Abingdon, we joined forces with ULAS ground crew to share responsibility for ground crew of 6 AEF. I'm talking 1979-82. As they were definitely Chippie operators, I flew with them on every opportunity I had, are there any ex 6 AEF drivers airframe who have memories of those days, and maybe a Cpl Teckie who was always ready to join a flight as "ballast" ?
I can even date the picture for you:
1. No dog section on the airfield so pre 2003.
2. WP840/G-BXDM was sold to Halton Aero Club by the artist Michael Turner in 1999.
3. Also no other Apprentice airframes on the airfield so definately after 1993.
4. No A41 dual carriageway so pre-2002
So I deduce the picture was taken in 1999, 2000 or 2001 - how did I do?
The B Word
PS - it is definately the Finlay Gym. Named after Gp Capt Don Finlay - Battle of Britain Pilot, silver/bronze winning Olympian and a Halton Apprentice (or 'brat').
1. No dog section on the airfield so pre 2003.
2. WP840/G-BXDM was sold to Halton Aero Club by the artist Michael Turner in 1999.
3. Also no other Apprentice airframes on the airfield so definately after 1993.
4. No A41 dual carriageway so pre-2002
So I deduce the picture was taken in 1999, 2000 or 2001 - how did I do?
The B Word
PS - it is definately the Finlay Gym. Named after Gp Capt Don Finlay - Battle of Britain Pilot, silver/bronze winning Olympian and a Halton Apprentice (or 'brat').
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I can even date the picture for you:
1. No dog section on the airfield so pre 2003.
2. WP840/G-BXDM was sold to Halton Aero Club by the artist Michael Turner in 1999.
3. Also no other Apprentice airframes on the airfield so definately after 1993.
4. No A41 dual carriageway so pre-2002
So I deduce the picture was taken in 1999, 2000 or 2001 - how did I do?
1. No dog section on the airfield so pre 2003.
2. WP840/G-BXDM was sold to Halton Aero Club by the artist Michael Turner in 1999.
3. Also no other Apprentice airframes on the airfield so definately after 1993.
4. No A41 dual carriageway so pre-2002
So I deduce the picture was taken in 1999, 2000 or 2001 - how did I do?
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DHC-1 WG479 history ....?
Hello everyone,
I am the lucky owner of the DHC-1 F-AZLO, former RAF WG479.
I am trying to get the full history of this aircraft. I am missing much of the maintenance and flight logs.
Unfortunately, as you can imagine, not much data in France on this matter.
Internet is my only chance !
Here is what I found so far :
DHC Chipmunk T10
WG479
C1-0529/DHB.f414
d/d 01/01/1952, sold 30/05/1996, to F-AZLO, Le Touquet, to Berck, France
1966 1 FTS “O” – RAF LINTON-ON-OUSE
1970 CFS – RAF LITTLE RISSINGTON
1974 6 AEF – RAF ABINGDON
1980-1989 EFTS “K” – RAF SWINDERBY
1993 12 AEF “K” – COLERNE or TURNHOUSE?
1994 3 AEF “F” – COLERNE
Any chance anyone could help me correct those data and fill the (huge) gaps ?
I am sure I can count on you, "Chipmunk masters" out there to give me a hand.
Best regards,
Christophe.
I am the lucky owner of the DHC-1 F-AZLO, former RAF WG479.
I am trying to get the full history of this aircraft. I am missing much of the maintenance and flight logs.
Unfortunately, as you can imagine, not much data in France on this matter.
Internet is my only chance !
Here is what I found so far :
DHC Chipmunk T10
WG479
C1-0529/DHB.f414
d/d 01/01/1952, sold 30/05/1996, to F-AZLO, Le Touquet, to Berck, France
1966 1 FTS “O” – RAF LINTON-ON-OUSE
1970 CFS – RAF LITTLE RISSINGTON
1974 6 AEF – RAF ABINGDON
1980-1989 EFTS “K” – RAF SWINDERBY
1993 12 AEF “K” – COLERNE or TURNHOUSE?
1994 3 AEF “F” – COLERNE
Any chance anyone could help me correct those data and fill the (huge) gaps ?
I am sure I can count on you, "Chipmunk masters" out there to give me a hand.
Best regards,
Christophe.
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sky51,
Try a post on the Caledonian Chipmunks site as there is a David Harmsworth on there who has most of the histories especially the European ones.
Speedbird 48.
Try a post on the Caledonian Chipmunks site as there is a David Harmsworth on there who has most of the histories especially the European ones.
Speedbird 48.
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Sky51 ... Welcome to PPRuNe ... and thanks for keeping one of the old girls flying 
I'm afraid I can't add much about this particular aircraft ... but I'm sure a few of the guys here who have flown her will respond idc.
Love to see a few pics at some point
Best regards ...
Coff.
I'm afraid I can't add much about this particular aircraft ... but I'm sure a few of the guys here who have flown her will respond idc.
Love to see a few pics at some point
Best regards ...
Coff.
Sky 51 - where does that Chipmunk fly from. Wondered if it might be anywhere near the Vendee (I am between La Roche sur Yon and La Rochelle). Be nice to drive and see it flying. looks great
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