Warbird Flying, AT6 Harvard, DeHavilland Chipmunk, Gift Flights, Chipmunk, Texan, Tail Wheel, Royal Flight, Airshow

<body> <a href="main.asp?frames=no"> </a><p><font size="2">Transport Command Ltd operates Warbird Flying, a unique chance to experience and fly a T6 Harvard. Alternatively enjoy a Royal Flight in the de Havilland Chipmunk as the Prince of Wales once did.</font></p> <p><font size="2">T6 Harvard</font></p> <p><font size="2">The North American Aviation T6 Harvard was developed from the NA-16 in 1935. It was known as the AT-6 to the US Army, the SNJ to the US Navy and the Harvard to the Royal Air Force. Hostorically the AT-6 was one of the more important aircraft to come out of the late 1930's.Few realised that upon this single type, more than any other, the Allied war effort would depend for its well trained pilots. The ruggedness and versatility of the Texan, as it later became known, was used to teach carrier landings, aerial gunnery, aerial photography and also bombing, not to mention basic and advanced military training under instrument flight.</font></p> <p><font size="2">Chipmunk WP903</font></p> <p><font size="2">Designed by de Havilland of Canada the DHC-1 Chipmunk first flew in 1946 and 740 aircraft were delivered to the Royal Air Force between 1949 and 1953. It was originally intended as a replacement for the Tiger Moth with University Air Squadrons and Reserve Flying Schools. With the advent of the Korean war and the urgent requirement for more pilots the Chipmunk was used by the Basic Flying Training Schools as a basic and aerobatic trainer. A small number served with flying schools in Rhodesia, Portugal and the Irish Air Corps. Following the closure of the Basic Flying Training Schools the continued use of the Chipmunk was ensured by the University Air Squadrons, Army Air Corps and 13 Air Experience Flights set up in 1953. Powered by the Gypsy engine, the Chipmunk was universally considered by pilots to be delightful to fly. The last block of aircraft were released as recently as 1997 leaving two aircraft remaining with the Battle of Britain memorial flight for training requirements.</font></p> <p><a href="enquiryform.asp"><small>Click here for our enquiry form</small></a></p> </body>