Chipmunk 70th Anniversary Old Warden 22 May 2016

[andygolfer]

Any ideas of the registration of WP964 the camo Chipmunk. The original was exported to South Africa so assume this is a impostor, but a great paint scheme!

the only camo one on the visitors' list was G-HDAE

HTH
Andy

[andygolfer]

After what looked like a very probable no show from me, have to say I'm really glad for the break in the westher that got allowed me to fly up from Bournemouth (although I did land with minutes to spare).

As has been said previously, incredibly well thought out day, fantastic formation and a great opportunity to get up-close and personal with the aircraft. Also highly enjoyed chatting to the pilots, certainly the most friendly event I've been to recently!

As a slight a request does anyone have any photos of me in G-BSLM (sadly it's a spamcan PA-28 so not quite as exciting as the Chipmunks).

Well done Steve and the team!!!!

i've got one of G-BLSM with the pilot waving at me!!!!!!!!!!! how much will you offer me NOT to post it?

[keithjs]

Any ideas of the registration of WP964 the camo Chipmunk. The original was exported to South Africa so assume this is a impostor, but a great paint scheme!

the only camo one on the visitors' list was G-HDAE

HTH
Andy

Wasn't that the yellow ex Portuguese one with the massive sharkmouth on the nose?

[andygolfer]

Any ideas of the registration of WP964 the camo Chipmunk. The original was exported to South Africa so assume this is a impostor, but a great paint scheme!

the only camo one on the visitors' list was G-HDAE

HTH
Andy

Wasn't that the yellow ex Portuguese one with the massive sharkmouth on the nose?

I'll have a look and check them

[keithjs]

Any ideas of the registration of WP964 the camo Chipmunk. The original was exported to South Africa so assume this is a impostor, but a great paint scheme!

the only camo one on the visitors' list was G-HDAE

HTH
Andy

Wasn't that the yellow ex Portuguese one with the massive sharkmouth on the nose?

I'll have a look and check them

Sorry Andy, didn't make myself clear. I should have said 'used to be' the yellow ex Portuguese one. It wasn't there today..

[andygolfer]

Any ideas of the registration of WP964 the camo Chipmunk. The original was exported to South Africa so assume this is a impostor, but a great paint scheme!

the only camo one on the visitors' list was G-HDAE

HTH
Andy

Wasn't that the yellow ex Portuguese one with the massive sharkmouth on the nose?

I'll have a look and check them

Sorry Andy, didn't make myself clear. I should have said 'used to be' the yellow ex Portuguese one. It wasn't there today..

PM sent Keith

[Ledhead27]

Oh figures don't go that high Andy unfortunately more than happy for you to post a picture on here...we can all have a good laugh at my sunburn

[sdad]

Any ideas of the registration of WP964 the camo Chipmunk. The original was exported to South Africa so assume this is a impostor, but a great paint scheme!

Why would it not be ZU-DXO?

[andygolfer]

Oh figures don't go that high Andy unfortunately more than happy for you to post a picture on here...we can all have a good laugh at my sunburn

well you did say I could ................

0404 G-BLSM Pa.28 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

and a close up mug shot for the readers to enjoy

0404 G-BLSM Pa.28 crop by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

Andy

[Ledhead27]

These are great thanks Andy! My computer has stopped working after seeing a picture of my face on the screen!

[andygolfer]

These are great thanks Andy! My computer has stopped working after seeing a picture of my face on the screen!

that doesn't surprise me in the least!

my pleasure
Andy

[vintage ATCO]

Finally tally, I think . . .

47 Chipmunks on the ground, not inc the cockpit section or Shuttleworth's one in the hangar, probably a max of 46 at one time.
2 from the formation went around and did not land.
25 other types visited.
5 based aircraft flew.

[cg_341]

Any ideas of the registration of WP964 the camo Chipmunk. The original was exported to South Africa so assume this is a impostor, but a great paint scheme!

Why would it not be ZU-DXO?

Because ZU-DXO is in South Africa, still in an all over metal scheme, I believe.

Confirmation on this one, and "WB564" appreciated please!

[Wissam24]

Looking fine, Dan! Now I'm glad I didn't hang around to see you leave if that was the horror that awaited!

I'd also like to say thanks for setting up the public area and letting us all get so close to the aircraft. Sadly I didn't manage to catch any of the crews for a chat (though did have lunch with the crew of KDN!) it was fantastic to get up so close to the machines, especially with the variety on display. That kind of access is pretty rare and it shows a great deal of trust on the part of the organisers and the crews.

[NTG1610]

Any ideas of the registration of WP964 the camo Chipmunk. The original was exported to South Africa so assume this is a impostor, but a great paint scheme!

the only camo one on the visitors' list was G-HDAE

HTH
Andy

and one more to id if any one would be so kind WB564 which is supposed to be registered in Finland

[vintage ATCO]

WB564 was not there. WB654/G-BXGO was.

[NTG1610]

WB564 was not there. WB654/G-BXGO was.

Ah thank you not checked the pictures yet, most enjoyable day well done for putting it together

[andygolfer]

Any ideas of the registration of WP964 the camo Chipmunk. The original was exported to South Africa so assume this is a impostor, but a great paint scheme!

the only camo one on the visitors' list was G-HDAE

HTH
Andy

I got confirmation from one of the marshallers and he gave me this answer and link;

This Chipmunk has recently been repainted, see link below.
G-HDAE is now painted as WP964 as this was the aircraft the pilot trained on.

http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapplic ... gmark=HDAE

hope that helps everybody

andy

[andygolfer]

I was fortunate enough to be invited to fly in the back seat of Michael Turners WP800. Could I ask a favour and ask if anyone has a photo of us either arriving or departing to add to my personal collection please? They'll be for my own use and not posted anywhere else. Very much appreciated if anyone can. Didn't you just adore Dave Gillespie's G-AKDN...

here are some Keith, hope they are suitable:

I think you might have one of me taking this as well
8852 WP800 - G-BCXN Chipmunk by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

5189 WP800 - G-BCXN Chipmunk by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

5187 WP800 - G-BCXN Chipmunk by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

0116 WP800 - G-BCXN Chipmunk by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr


KR

Andy

[keithjs]

Thanks Andy, they're great. Will send a copy to Michael too. Much appreciated.
Not sure if you're in amongst the crowd on either of these 2. Please excuse the bit of shake...

[andygolfer]

thanks Keith, I can see myself in the 2nd one , just on the right hand edge of the tower and I think I can do so on the other one but it's a bit more distant.

thanks for those it's nice to see it from the other side of the fence.

andy

[King Cobra]

Finally tally, I think . . .

47 Chipmunks on the ground, not inc the cockpit section or Shuttleworth's one in the hangar, probably a max of 46 at one time.
2 from the formation went around and did not land.
25 other types visited.
5 based aircraft flew.

I'll double check my log but I made in 48 on the ground. Any I/D for the two that didn't land?

[King Cobra]

Here's my log with both civvy and military I/Ds where applicable. Hopefully I've written them down correctly.
Have managed to i/d the two that didn't land.
1350/G-CGAO
1365/G-DHPM
1367/G-UANO
1373/G-CBJG
1377/G-BARS - did not land
G-AKDN
G-ALWB
G-AMUF
P-123/SE-XKU/8
P-129/OY-ATO
P-139/OY-AVF
WB565/X/G-PVET
WB619/G-APYG
WB654/G-BXGO
WB703/G-ARMC
WB756/G-AOJR
WD286/G-BBND
WD319/OY-ATF
WD327/G-ATVF
WG308/8/G-BYHL
WG321/G/G-DHCC
WG407/67/G-BWMX
WG465/G-BCEY
WG474/G-BCSL
WK514/G-BBMO
WK522/G-BCOU
WK548/G-BBMZ
WK549/G-BTWF
WK577/BCYM
WK585/BZGA
WK586/G-BXGX
WK611/G-ARWB
WK630/G-BXDG
WK634/902/G-CIGE - did not land
WK642/94/G-BXDP
WP800/2/G-BCXN
WP803/G-HAPY
WP809/787/G-BVTX
WP831/G-BBMT
WP870/12/G-BCOI
WP896/G-BWVY
WP901/B/G-BWNT
WP903/G-BCGC
WP925/C/G-BXHA
WP964/G-HDAE
WP971/G-ATHD
WP973/G-BCPU
WZ847/F/G-CPMK
WZ879/X/G-BWUT

[King Cobra]

Yet another day where the forecast was wildly off the mark, and what a day for it. Brilliant event, well done to everyone involved in organising it. How brilliant that the cloud went away just as the formation came into view! Some really beautiful chippies on display, top marks all round.

Yes indeed a great day. I was fortunate enough to be invited to fly in the back seat of Michael Turners WP800. Could I ask a favour and ask if anyone has a photo of us either arriving or departing to add to my personal collection please? They'll be for my own use and not posted anywhere else. Very much appreciated if anyone can. Didn't you just adore Dave Gillespie's G-AKDN...

Once I've sorted through them all, I'll send you one of WP800 if it's half decent.

Edit - So much for that promise. I somehow managed to miss WP800 on the move and only have images of her in the static park. Sorry.

[vintage ATCO]

I'll double check my log but I made in 48 on the ground. Any I/D for the two that didn't land?

There are 49 on your list of which two did not land (correctly identified) therefore 47. Yes?