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De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 WP912
Aircraft & Exhibits, NOV 1952-DEC 1976, In Storage, 85/A/65
The Chipmunk entered RAF service in 1950, replacing the Tiger Moth as as an initial pilot trainer, offering relatively modern features such as flaps, brakes, radio and an enclosed cockpit. His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, learned to fly this Chipmunk - he made his first solo flight on 20 December 1952.
Westland Wessex HC.4 XV732
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1969-1998, London, Hangar Three/Four, X002-9905
From nearly 30 years, two specially modified Westland Wessex helicopters transported members of the Royal Family and other dignitaries on public duties across the UK and Europe. Designated HCC4, they were identical to the Wessex HC Mk.2 in military use, except for the special VIP interior furnishings, an external folding step below cabin door, and additional navigation aides including a Decca rolling map.
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- HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
- 1 Initial Training School (RAF) [1]
- 16 Maintenance Unit (RAF) [1]
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- 27 Maintenance Unit (RAF) [1]
- 32 Squadron (RAF) [1]
- AF Viscount Mountbatten of Burma [1]
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- Cambridge University Air Squadron (RAF) [1]
- Central Flying School (RAF) [1]
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- RAF Shawbury
- RAF Cranwell [2]
- Birmingham International Airport [1]
- Boscombe Down [1]
- Brunei [1]
- Brussels [1]
- Buckingham Palace [1]
- RAF Abingdon [1]
- RAF Benson [1]
- RAF Cardington [1]