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VH-AKW

1950 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 21 C/N C1/0153

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  • VH-AKW - Image taken at Caboolture Airfield QLD Aus. - by ScottW by ScottW
  • VH-AKW - Image taken at Caboolture Airfield QLD Aus. - by ScottW by ScottW

Airframe Info

Manufacturer:De Havilland
Model:DHC-1 Chipmunk 21    Search all De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 21
Year built:1950
Construction Number (C/N):C1/0153
Number of Seats:2
Number of Engines:1
Engine Type:Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model:General Motors Holden Ltd GIPSY MAJOR

Aircraft

Registration Number:VH-AKW
Current Status:Registered
Delivery Date:1951-12-14

Owner

Owner:David John MacGibbon
Address:, QLD
Australia

User Comments

Admin, 2012-08-23 11:58:55
 VH-AKW was first registered to De Havilland Australia on 14 December 1951, and was the prototype Mk.21 - i.e. the first UK purpose-built civilian machine, and not an ex RAF trainer.