After looking at the photos of Chipmunks from JCW a question came to mind.
Does anyone know the reasoning behind the different canopies used on the UK built machines and those built in Canada, which are bubble type?
I was lucky enough as a brand new private pilot to get the chance to fly one in the late 60’s here in Canada. Fun airplane !
Thanks
Warren
By: RMR - 15th June 2012 at 16:07
I assume it was a requirement from the RCAF when they ordered their Chipmunks.
The first 22 Chipmunks built in Canada had the same style cockpit canopies as the UK built aircraft. From c/n 23 on they were built with bubble canopies.
RMR
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June 14, 2012 at 11:26 pm