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Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Chipmunk WK518 ready for inspection at RAF Coningsby
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Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Chipmunk WK518 ready for inspection at RAF Coningsby
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Chipmunk WK518 ready for inspection 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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The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Chipmunk WK518 stands proudly, ready for inspection at RAF Coningsby. This print captures the essence of these remarkable aircraft, which are not only the last in RAF service but also the least-seen members of the Memorial Flight fleet. These de Havilland Canada Chipmunks play a vital role in training and preparation. They are used year-round to provide conversion and continuation training for pilots on tail-wheel aircraft. Additionally, they serve various functions such as reconnaissance missions, delivering or collecting pilots, and even transporting small spare parts. Operated by the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (RAF-BBMF), this esteemed group is part of the Royal Air Force No 1 Group and operates from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. Alongside Chipmunks, their impressive fleet includes Spitfires, Hurricanes, a Lancaster bomber, and a Dakota transport plane. You can often spot these historic aircraft at events commemorating World War II or during British State occasions like Trooping the Colour – an annual celebration marking Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. Furthermore, they make appearances at air displays across both the United Kingdom and Europe. This image serves as a reminder of our armed forces' dedication to preserving history while honoring those who fought bravely during one of humanity's darkest times.
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