de Havilland Chipmunk

22 Aug 2026 · © Cundy88

A beautifully preserved de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk in RAF trainer livery, seen on the ramp likely at an airshow or fly-in.

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Aircraft

Manufacturer

de Havilland

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Great clarity and classic aircraft subject! The busy ramp and foreground legs slightly distract from the focal point.

Location

Signature Hangar Gate 5

London Luton Airport · LTN/EGGW

51.8782, -0.3823

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London Luton Airport LTN

Airport

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Aviation History

The de Havilland Chipmunk is a legendary postwar British trainer that replaced the Tiger Moth as the RAF\'s primary trainer, used extensively by military and civilian flying schools.

Fleet Rarity

Rare today, with only a few hundred airworthy worldwide; actively preserved by enthusiasts.

Record Flights

No significant record flights; mostly used for training and aerobatics.

Safety & Events

The Chipmunk has a long, safe record as a military and basic trainer; some examples are flown in airshows and as warbirds.

Future Outlook

This airframe is likely preserved and actively flown at airshows or for historic flights.

Specifications

de Havilland Gipsy Major 8

Engine

10.87 m

Wingspan

7.75 m

Length

440 km

Range

145 km/h

Speed

2 seats (pilot and instructor/passenger)

Capacity

969 kg

MTOW

2.11 m

Height

145 hp (108 kW) (piston engine, not jet thrust)

Thrust

Approx. 81-83 dB (historic, not certified for modern ICAO noise standards)

Noise