Chipmunk production started at Hatfield alongside Dove production, before both were later transferred to the Chester factory. Seen here is one of the first production examples under assembly in 1949, with Dove production under way behind.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dove / D.H.104 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1945De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

Proof of the soundness of the Chipmunk’s design is that 50 years after the maiden flight of the prototype, CF-DIO-X, it has changed hardly at all.

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Both HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and his son, HRH Prince Charles, were taught to Sly in the Chipmunk. Apart from the overall red colour scheme, the main external distinguishing feature of WP903 is the large anti-collision beacon fitted above the windscreen arch. This aircraft was flown by HRH Prince Charles from mid 1968 to 1970.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

Lebanese Air Force Chipmunk Mk 30 L-107, was one of a batch of three delivered from the Canadian production line. The Lebanese Air Force also received three Chipmunks from the British production line.

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Built originally as a T.10, G-AOTF was registered to the RAE Aero Club in 1956. It was converted to Mk 23 crop-spraying standard in 1963 and modified again for glider towing in 1968. Note the fixed leading-edge slot and tow attachment.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

Although not having the highest constructor’s number, Chipmunk T.10 611 was held at Chester to become the last of 1,000 British-produced Chipmunks to be delivered. Long-since retired from service with the Royal Saudi Air Force, it is rumoured that a number are currently stored in the desert.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

Super Chipmunk N1804Q was built in 1956 for the Royal Canadian Air Force as a DHC-1B-2-S5 Chipmunk. It was released from service in 1972 and converted under private ownership to a Spinks Super Chipmunk in 1975. It is currently fitted with a Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 under a Twin-Bonanza cowling.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

In 1980 Aero Bonner at Shoreham exhibited Chipmunk G-ARWB ex WK611 at Farnborough with its Gipsy Major replaced with the 200hp Super Sapphire fuel injection V-6 turbocharged, liquid-cooled engine. Although it gave a smooth line to the cowlings, the radiator was under the fuselage similar to the Mustang

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

Seven of the Royal Navy/Britannia Royal Naval College Chipmunk T.10s from Plymouth/Roborough pose for the camera near RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall, on January 6, 1994, as a final salute to the type’s retirement from RN service before replacement by civilian-registered Grob 115s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

Wearing the red/white training colours adopted by the RAF many years ago are Chipmunk T.10s WG479/'K’ and WK643/'G’ of the now-disbanded Elementary Flying Training Squadron at Swinderby, Lincolnshire.

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Built in 1950, WB588/G-AOTD was released from the RAF following closure of the Reserve Schools. It was stored at RAE Farnborough and later Bedford, before being given to the Shuttleworth Collection. This photograph was taken in August 1985 since when it has been sold to a private owner.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

Chipmunk T.10 WP790/T, formerly operated by Birmingham UAS, is preserved statically at the Mosquito Aircraft Museum in overall gloss grey with DayGlo patches.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

Seen arriving at Berlin/Tempelhof on July 29, 1994, for presentation to the new Berlin Museum is WG466, one of two former Gatow Station Flight Chipmunk T.10s. These aircraft had been based in Germany for many years at RAF Gatow, mainly to exercise the UK’s right to fly along the Berlin Corridor.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

Major modification of Chipmunk airframes for aerobatic competitions was not restricted to the USA, a UK example being Super Munk G-IDDY, seen here at its Southend home on March 23, 1982, when it was being flown by Nigel Brendish - it remains active today, although with new owners. Modifications include cut-down single-seat cockpit with bubble hood, new squared-off tail, streamlined wheel spats and a Lycoming O-540 engine in a modified cowling.

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De Havilland Chipmunk T.10s

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Following their withdrawal from service in 1992, the five surviving Sri Lankan Air Force Chipmunk T.20s serialled CT-102, CT-103, CT-107, CT-110 and CT-111 were placed into store with the Aircraft Preservation and Storage Unit at Ratmalana. CT-110, has subsequently joined the co-located museum.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

The original Chipmunk prototype, CF-DIO-X, seen after being shipped to Hatfield as a demonstration aircraft.

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Chipmunk 22 G-AOTM demonstrates its baggage-carrying capacity with a convenient compartment in the inboard wing.

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Pat Fillingham flying Chipmunk WB610 on a production test prior its delivery to 18 Reserve Flying School.

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The Mk 23 version of the Chipmunk demonstrates its crop-spraying skills using a spray bar, fed by an air-driven pump from a 39m3 hopper, to produce a swath-width of over 27m.

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Chipmunks of 114 Squadron were tasked with low-level reconnaissance over Cyprus during the EOKA riots and uprising in 1958-59

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

De Havilland Canada fitted Chipmunk CF-DJS with a ski undercarriage for operations from ice and snow.

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A later development of the Chipmunk for the RCAF was the T.30 with a single-piece Perspex bubble canopy, as seen here on CF-CXG.

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Chipmunk aerobatics as seen from the rear seat of Chipmunk G-BCSL on a sortie from Barton, Manchester.

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De Havilland Chipmunk T.10

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

Variations on a theme: 1 de Havilland Canada DHC.1 Chipmunk, Canadian version with clear-view bubble canopy; 2 Farm Aviation built single-seat crop spraying variant, also representative of glider towing role with the addition of leading edge slats; 3 Hants & Sussex Aviation Ltd conversion of G-ATTS in 1966, which operated as a test-bed for the Rover TP-90 gas turbine; 4 Aerostructures Ltd of Australia ‘Sundowner’ conversion VH-CXZ fitted with 18Ihp Lycoming O-360-A1A, wingtip tanks and clear view canopy; and 5 Art Scholl’s single-seat aerobatic version N13Y with all-metal wing, increased area fin and a 260hp Lycoming GO-435 engine for the World Aerobatic Championships of 1968.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

Three-view drawing of the de Havilland Chipmunk T.10.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946