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Planning for the 75th Anniversary of the first flight of the DHC-1 Chipmunk

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Ben Dunnell talks to Air Commodore Phil Wilkinson RAF(Retired) about his Chipmunk flying
https://t.co/fekEaOBemf

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A very big thank you to all who came to #Chipmunk75 at #OldWarden yesterday. Commiserations to those beaten by wx or tech. Thank you to @ShuttleworthTru and all volunteers for your help and a HUGE thank you to @RAFBBMF.

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13 Chipmunks now on the ground

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5 Chipmunks on the ground so far

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Chipmunk 75th Old Warden 22 May 2021. Some cancellations, some additions, we’re still around the mid-60s. BBMF have confirmed both Chipmunks. Hopefully the weather should improve . . . Please!

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Chipmunk 75th, Old Warden, May 22. Pilots, please book in at the building normally used on display days, below the control tower, not in the control tower itself.

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For visitors arriving by surface transport the gate will open at 09:00, entry is by Old Warden village not the airfield gate. The usual car parking paddocks are not available due to the recent rain. Please park where directed.

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For visitors arriving by air on Saturday the airfield will open at 09:00L. No need to call us by phone unless you want to. Weather can be checked at https://t.co/GV9kOcYPqo

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70 Chipmunks now booked for the 75th Anniversary Fly In at Old Warden on May 22 - 4 provisional and 13 from overseas.
To arrive by road see https://t.co/9gn6t5tlWy and Fly In Details.

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@mikerturner Please do, Mike. 🙂

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Chipmunk 75th Anniversary Fly In, Old Warden, 22 May 2021. Hangars will be open, with limits and measures in place.
52 Chipmunks now booked.
For details go here https://t.co/iQyOiwY4As

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We are still planning for the 75th Anniversary of the first flight of the DHC-1 Chipmunk Fly In to take place at Old Warden on 22 May 2021. Please see here if you are planning to attend, either by air or surface transport.
https://t.co/HrPcoAB2PZ

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Chipmunk owners and pilots can now register their interest in coming to Chipmunk 75th at Old Warden on 22 May 2021 by going to https://t.co/iQyOiwGtIU and clicking on Aircraft Booking. Formal registration will open next year.

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We now have a website . . .

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75th Anniversary of the first flight of the DHC-1 Chipmunk, 22 May 2021