RCAF de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk

RCAF de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk


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History:
N26JH was finished on May 11th, 1953 and sold to the Oxford University Air Squadron (OUAS) and used to train cadets. The aircraft was retired and sold in May of 1975 into civilian use. In July of that year it was exported to the USA. In 2006 it was completely restored, fitted with a “Bubble” canopy and dressed in RCAF colors. The aircraft is currently owned by James and Cathy Read and flown by Steve Buchelt.

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Specifications

Registration Number Date of Manufacture
N26JH 1953
Aircraft Role Nickname
Trainer “Chippie”, Alvin
Aircraft Type: Wingspan:
deHavilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 34 feet 4 inches
Overall length: Empty weight:
25 feet 5 inches 1425 Lbs
Gross weight: Fuel capacity:
2014 Lbs 225 miles – 21.6 US Gallons
Oil capacity Engine type:
8 Qts Single 145 hp de Havilland Gypsy Major inline piston engine
Propeller type: Max Speed
Fairey-Reed, Fixed Pitch, Metel, 6’9″ 120 Knts
Rate of Climb Cruise Speed
900 Ft/Min. 100 Knts
Service Ceiling Number of Crew
15,800 feet Two
Armament Bomb Load
None None
Number Built Number Surviving
2075 130 ish

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Photos

DSC_0252 DSC_0097 DSC_0107

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Restoration
The restoration was completed by Jesse Schneider. Great Job Jesse! You get my “Gold Wrench” award!


Restoration Images

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