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Chipmunk returns to Sywell6th August 2007 | ||||
The Sywell Aviation Museum has acquired the cockpit section of Chipmunk WG419 on permanent
loan from 1053 (Armthorpe) ATC, following a tip-off from David Burke.
She is in superb condition, being very complete inside complete with
sticks, pedals, panels, instruments etc. 419's history is being investigated
at present but we know that she was delivered from the manufacturers on
9th October 1951 and spent time with 4 BFTS and 6 RFTS at Sywell as well as
serving with 15 RFS, Birmingham and Aberdeen UAS, the CFS and various RAFG
station flights. She was struck off charge in August 1972 becoming ground
instructional airframe 8206M, and converted to a Chipmunk PAX or 'Chippax' -
a ground training aid for those taking flights in Chipmunks.