DeHavilland DHC-1 Chipmunk

DeHaviland's first indigenous Canadian-designed and built aircraft, the DHC-1 "Chipmunk" first flew in 1946. It replaced the Tiger Moth as primary trainer in the RCAF and in Great Britain, where it was built under license. 1,217 were produced and made their way into the colonial air forces (23 countries). The RCAF retired the DHC-1 in 1971, but the RAF kept active through 1995.

This example saw service in the Burmese Air Force. It was purchased and restored in 1992 by Robert Barber of Delta, Colorado. He replaced the original Gypsy Major engine with an American-made Lycoming, necessitating a modification to the engine cowling.

DHC-1 Specifications

Engine	Gypsy Moth in-line 6 @ 145 hp (std) Lycoming 0435 @ 210 hp
Speed	138 mph max
Wing Span	39' 4"
Length	25' 8"
Weight	2,000 lb gross
Range	300 miles
Crew	Two