By: B744 - 11th October 2017 at 13:48
I just stumbled across this thread. My father Brian Pickard purchased TS from Surrey And Kent Flying Club in 1966 or thereabouts and sold it early nineties from memory .He flew it extensively around Europe for pleasure and medical conferences that he attended . Also flying in to a number of GAPAN Garden Parties etc as Past Master . The flag ( Union Jack or Blue Ensign ) on the rudder had his surname stencilled above from memory . I learnt to fly in this fine aeroplane at Biggin Hill . Lots of happy memories .
I recently found her original Leather Bound owners operating manual in perfect condition . I was in contact a few years back with its new owner in Australia who has done a wonderful in restoring her . I have a few photos as well .
By: fah619 - 22nd December 2013 at 23:55
Chipmunk Folks:
Good day!
Tks guys! I appreciate the info/data provided!
By: TheMightyOz - 22nd December 2013 at 20:03
I believe the flag would be this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Civil_Air_Ensign
By: Propstrike - 22nd December 2013 at 19:56
If you have dug around at all, you will presumably already have seen various google images.
It is now in Australia as VH-ZIZ
”The aircraft was built in Chester, England, for the RAF and entered service in June 1952 with service number WP 791.
It saw military service in a number of RAF locations including Hornchurch and Castle Bromwich. In 1959 it was converted to civilian use and was initially based at Croydon Airport where it was the last aircraft to fly out of this famous airport before its closure. It then spent a number of years at the Surrey and Kent Flying Club, and in 1966 it won the Kings Cup air race.
The aircraft was shipped to Australia in 1993, and repainted in its original RAF colour scheme in 2007.”
http://www.casa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WCMS:STANDARD::pc=PC_90141
By: Propstrike - 22nd December 2013 at 19:40
Chipmunk Folks:
Good day!
Do anyone has more details, (poss place or date)/other angles of the Chipmunk pic included G-APTS & close -ups of the little blue-white-blue flag at the tail? Photo via Wieesso. Tks
That looks like Denham, infact I will put money on it !
maybe 1970’s, before they started parking aeroplanes on the far side.
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