7 Chipmunks

Just to whet your appetite for Chipmunk modifications, I found this little document. It does not specifically answer your question, but it might raise your eyebrows and drop you jaw a bit. Fast forward to page 170 or just do a search on “Chipmunk”.

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP476SEPTEMBER04.PDF

I read the full list of modifications once. It is actually quite long and includes lots of grommets. If I find a list, I’ll let you know. The boys at Arco probably know the list off by heart.

Thanks Janie, I kind of knew that (prompted by G-BARS), just wonderd what the Mk.22 mods were that seperated if from just being a standard T.10 operated by civilians?

Concise summary:
T10 = original model for the military.
Mk22 = Civilianised version with modifications

http://bit.ly/PXPCS9
Select Wiki and scroll down to “Variants”.

http://www.chipmunk60years.com/preview

This might be a good place to pop the question, what makes a Chipmunk T.10 into a Mk.22?

So you’ve probably got Astwick Manor and the DH apprentices near the spinner, in the background, and Luton Airport on the hill behind the cockpit.
Thanks G-ORDY.

Wonderful! Thank you thank you thank you.

I was trying to work out in which direction you were pointing on Hatfield Aerodrome. It’s hard to tell as the sun is almost directly overhead and I cannot tell if the concrete is a runway or taxyway.

The flight line was parallel to the runway and in front of the main flight shed, with the Control Tower, executive offices etc, so I would have been looking across towards the runway (NW?) with the A1 and main factory buildings etc behind me.

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A nice selection of shots G-ORDY, always good to see some period civilian schemes, so many have now disappeared in favour of military markings nowadays.

On the subject of Chipmunks, I take it you’ve all seen this……… http://www.rotecengines.com/Projects/RickKsander.html

http://www.caledonianchipmunks.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,886.15.html?PHPSESSID=9db7fbabbff1c964e0a99950f588223d

I think it was G-ATTS was fitted with a Rover gas turbine way back in the 60’s and more recently there was a Bonner Chipmunk (G-ARWB) which appeared at Farnborough with an engine based on the block of the Rover V8.
There was also Super Chipmunk G-IDDY built by Nigel Brendish of Harvest Air which I think had a Lycoming. Apparently visitors and staff at the Southend Museum got regular close ups of G-IDDY as Nigel beat up the museum building at every opportunity until Southend tower decided enough was enough and had words with him.
I am pretty sure Art Scholl’s famous Super Chipmunk was also Lycoming powered and still survives (in the Smithsonian?).
I am unsure of the fate of G-ATTS but I think G-ARWB is still around and I am pretty sure G-IDDY went to the USA probably after Nigel’s sad and needless death in a Cessna.

Here’s another couple of shots of G-ARWB, this time with the Bill Bonner engine conversion, and later after conversion back to a ‘normal’ Chipmunk in RAF markings.

Wicked Willip :diablo:

That’s the 1 I voted for

When I organised the 65th Anniversary of the Chipmunk at Panshanger on 22 May 2011, we had 22 aircraft turn up. We did have 48 scheduled to arrive. Unfortunately, some particularly evil winds prevented the rest from taking off.

The interesting thing was that I organised a ‘Favourite Chipmunk’ competition. This was no Concours D’Elegance, but it allowed anyone and everyone on the airfield to have one vote as to their favourite Chipmunk. They could choose the criteria for their own choice. There was a massive variety there, both of Chipmunks and the type of people voting.

The one that won, was not the oldest, the most authentic, historic or any such thing you might expect, but the prettiest in the eyes of the public. It was the most newly-restored one out of Arco’s Duxford Chipmunk restoration facility (!) and was a real stunner. G-AOTR. See 91Regal’s pic on p1 of this thread. It really has to be seen in the flesh to be appreciated. I normally prefer military markings, over civilian, but in this case, I am happy to make an exception.

G-BARS came second. Again, I think the public liked the colours.

G-BARS at Hatfield, 7 July 1973

G-BARS seen a couple of weeks a go at the hands of John Beattie,

Chipmunk 22 1377 (G-BARS) 6 Sep 12 by jamtey71, on Flickr

Chipmunk 22 1377 (G-BARS / WK520) 6 Sep 12 by jamtey71, on Flickr

Very nice, I saw the 8 sqn tail dragger trainer at Lossie on a visit in the late ’80s, always wondered what happened to it, good to see it’s still flying.

Wonderful! Thank you thank you thank you.

I was trying to work out in which direction you were pointing on Hatfield Aerodrome. It’s hard to tell as the sun is almost directly overhead and I cannot tell if the concrete is a runway or taxyway.

G-ORDY – I’m loving the photos. I’m friends with the guys who operate G-AKDN in Saskatoon. May I forward your photo to them please?

Be my guest!

Here’s a few more:

G-ALWB at Sywell around 1968

G-APTS – unknown location & date

G-AOTV at Tollerton, 16 May 1970

G-APOS at Tollerton (Kings Cup Air Race) 24 Aug 1968

G-ARGG at Sywell, 12 April 1971

G-ARWB at Tollerton, 16 May 1970

G-BAPB at Hatfield, 7 July 1973

G-BARS at Hatfield, 7 July 1973

G-BCXN at Old Warden, date unknown

That’s all the slides I have.

I did that one the year before (2011) at Panshanger for the 65th Anniversary and I also co-ordinated ‘Chipmunks to Oshkosh’ in 2010. The best time to arrange something is shortly after one of the regular Chipmunk formation schools, so everyone is keyed up to display their newly-honed skills.

The thing is you need someone to sponsor lunch & landings (at least) at an airfield to lure ChipPilots over. It doesn’t take much to persuade them to meet up, but it is always good to have a little bait. The more you bait, the more Chipmunks you get. 🙂

G-ORDY – I’m loving the photos. I’m friends with the guys who operate G-AKDN in Saskatoon. May I forward your photo to them please?

We were thinking of you all day. It was so frustrating. You were honestly sorely missed.

We need to find another excuse to all get together and do it again. Suggestions welcome from anyone.

How about to celebrate just what a damn fine aeroplane the Chipmunk is!!!!

Vintage Chippie photos

I’ve got a few more shots from 40 years ago if anyone is interested?

G-AKDN at Old Warden on 25 June 1972

Hi Janie

Here’s a couple of N13Y taken at Booker on 4 July 1970 – I’m not sure they would allow the inverted display these days but it was fun holding the supporting poles!

Art Scholl taxying out for the start of his display

Inverted pass to cut the flags with the fin – as displayed in the EAA Museum!