Aviation Ambassador - Introduction
De Havilland Canada Chipmunk DHC-1 G-AKDN — 2016 United Kingdom Tour
The de Havilland Canada Chipmunk S/N 11 is a pre-production aircraft, designed and built in Downsview, Ontario. Bearing tail number G-AKDN, this DHC-1 is the oldest flying example of the type. Designed 70 years ago, G-AKDN symbolizes the birth of de Havilland Canada aerospace industry.
This historic aircraft is available by appointment throughout the United Kingdom during the summer of 2016 for display, demonstration flights, and special events.
G-AKDN, an Aviation Ambassador aircraft for the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, is an impressive example of Canada’s rich aerospace heritage.
Travel Schedule:
| Llanbedr Air Race - Gower Cup/Goodyear Trophy | June 18-19 2016 |
| AeroExpo UK Sywell Aerodrome | July 1-3 2016 |
| Royal International Air Tattoo | July 8-10 2016 |
| Farnborough Airshow | July 11-17 2016 |
| Kings Cup Fly-In Classic Cotswold Airport | July 24 2016 |
| Gathering of the Moths – Old Warden | July 31 2016 |
| Sherburn-in-Elmet air race- Ginger Lacey Trophy | August 6-7 2016 |
| Little Gransden Air & Car show – Little Gransden Airport | August 28 2016 |
| Shobdon – Stewards Cup - KINGS CUP | September 3-4 2016 |
| Goodwood Revival | September 9-11 2016 |
| Alderney - Schneider Trophy | September 24-25 2016 |
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