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A close up of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Chipmunk WG486 at RAF Coningsby
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A close up of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Chipmunk WG486 at RAF Coningsby
A close up of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Chipmunk WG486 at RAF Coningsby.
The two de Havilland Canada Chipmunks held on charge by the RAF Memorial Flight are the last in RAF service and are probably the least-seen aircraft of the Memorial Flight fleet. They are used year-round, primarily for the conversion and continuation training of the Flights pilots on tail-wheel aircraft. Other functions of the Chippies include the reconnaissance of new venues, the delivery or collection of pilots and, occasionally, the delivery of small spare parts.
The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (RAF-BBMF) is administratively part of the Royal Air Force No 1 Group and operates from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. They have Spitfires, Hurricanes, a Lancaster and Dakota as well as Chipmunks in the flight.
The aircraft are regularly seen at events commemorating World War II, upon British State occasions, notably the Trooping the Colour celebrating Queen Elizabeth IIs birthday and at air displays throughout the United Kingdom and Europe
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This print captures a close-up view of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Chipmunk WG486 at RAF Coningsby. These two de Havilland Canada Chipmunks, the last in RAF service, are often overlooked among the impressive fleet of the Memorial Flight. However, they play a crucial role year-round in training pilots on tail-wheel aircraft and conducting various missions. Aside from providing conversion and continuation training to the Flight's pilots, these Chippies also serve as reconnaissance vehicles for new venues and assist in delivering or collecting pilots. Occasionally, they even transport small spare parts when needed. Their versatility and reliability make them an essential asset to the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Operating from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, this historic flight is part of the Royal Air Force No 1 Group. Alongside Chipmunks, their fleet includes iconic aircraft such as Spitfires, Hurricanes, a Lancaster bomber, and a Dakota transport plane. The presence of these aircraft is frequently witnessed at events commemorating World War II and British State occasions like Trooping the Colour - an annual celebration marking Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. Additionally, they participate in air displays across both the United Kingdom and Europe. This remarkable photograph serves as a reminder not only of our nation's rich aviation history but also pays tribute to those who served during World War II through their continued use by the Armed Forces today.
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