Topic: Chipmunk Heaven at Cambridge (20 September 2009) Large post!

[Berry Vissers]

Marshall's big Centenary event was held on Sunday and what an event it was! Plenty of aircraft in attendance, glorious weather and a free food and drink voucher. However, what made the event for me was the 20 Chipmunks on the ground, as well as about the same number in Tiger Moths (they even flew a Diamond-9 formation). Below is a record of the Chipmunks present. Unfortunately, due to work commitments, one Chipmunk slipped my attention so I photographed 'only' 19. What a great sight, it surely made my day anyway! Who needs a Vulcan, give me a Chipmunk any day 

In no particular order:

The Army Air Corps Historic Flight Chipmunk present was WD325 '5':



G-APYG (ex WB619)



G-APLO (ex WB696)





WD286 (G-BBND)



WD363 '5' (G-BCIH)



WD390 '68' (G-BWNK)



WG350 (G-BPAL)



WG407 '67' (G-BWMX)



WK517 (G-ULAS)



WK577 (G-BCYM)





G-BBMT (ex WP831)



G-AMUF



WP971 (G-ATHD)



The all red WP903 (G-BCGC). Always wanted to photograph this one.



WP800 '2' (G-BCXN)



G-ALWB



WZ879 'X' (G-BWUT)



G-BCPU (ex WP973) in BA colours



1373 showing of the Portugese Air Force markings (G-CBJG)



And another one of 1373, but now with two Tigers and a Hurricane I



Sorry for the amount of pictures, but I think the Chippy deserves it! Many thanks to all for an excellent day out. Just a pity I had to work (or cue for food) for most of the day and therefore missing most of the departures.

Cheers, Berry

[Chaseplane.nl]

Very nice pictures of an interesting event, Berry. And even with sunshine! Sure this was in the UK?

Unfortunately I couldn't be there myself, but hope to join in the next time. I've surely missed something . . .

[DGH]

Great photo's Berry, you're photo's make all my work cleaning G-APLO worthwhile!

I had the pleasure of attending all 4 days of the event with G-APLO, and would just like to thank Marshall's who could not have done more to make us feel welcome and put all their facillities at our disposal. I hope you dont mind but I thought I would post some of my pictures below, there not great but.......

Thursday

Alex Grounsell & Stewart Smith check out Stewarts aircraft



Trevor Bailey taxies in after a sortie in G-APLO



And parks her up



Dennis & Patricia Neville in G-ALWB



A slight detour to include a picture of Ken Frasers delightful Fox Moth



Friday

WP971 rests by Marshall's tower



G-APLO leads a formation back in for a run and break



"I was on his tail and then he did this......." Trevor Bailey debriefs with Guy Pearce



Peter Wallers lovely old BA schemed Chippy



Ken and Phylisis Tomsetts WG350 which they flew over from Portugual.



WB565 flown at the event by Ally Fraser



G-APLO keeps royal company



At an airfield somewhere in England in the 1950's........



Saturday

Ken Kelso's WG407 which had the shortest trip of anybody to get there as he has a private strip just a few miles up the road



'Janie' prepares for the big balbo



The Chippys start to form up on the ground ready for a stream take-off



15 Chipmunks line up on the runway



15 Chipmunks come back after the balbo for a run and break



Rod Brown, event organiser with WP971

[Berry Vissers]

Excellent, just pure Chipmunk heaven! Had I known about the 'balbo' we would have come over on Saturday as we where only up the road at Mildenhall. Please let me know when the next one is and I will try to make it!

[DGH]

Absolute Chipmunk heaven - for details of next years event keep an eye on this website : www.chipfest.co.uk

[Chippy Monkey]

Do you think there would be any uptake on a Scotchipfest?
 

[Stewart]

Dave,

Thanks for posting those and for all your help over the four days (and nights!). The first coverage I've seen on t'web of the days prior to Sunday's airshow.
Wasn't anyone awake at Duxford for the 'arrow' fly through?

S

[DGH]

Not a problem Stewart, it was a pleasure, only next time the food and drink is on me!!

Geoff Collins has taken some great shots during the event hopefully they will soon appear on his website. If you send me your e-mail address I'll send you some.

As for Duxford - you're right - were was everybody!! I'll give a few Duxford regulars some hassle and see if anybody got it. 

[Rod Blievers]

Wonderful photos! Loved the 15 Chipmunks airborne together shot...

Cheers,

Rod.

[DGH]

Do you think there would be any uptake on a Scotchipfest?
 

I think you might be struggling there! But I am planning a little trip for G-APLO next year, if you know her history you might be able to work it out - but I need to see what the boss says first!

[Stewart]

Dave,

Contact details on PM.

[DGH]

'Armwaver' one of our marshalls has posted this link on the Flypast forum : Chippies!