de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
The de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk is a tandem, two-seat, single-engine primary trainer aircraft developed and manufactured by de Havilland Canada. First flown in 1946, it was designed to succeed the de Havilland Tiger Moth as a primary trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force and other air forces of the British Commonwealth. The Chipmunk was the first true postwar aviation project by de Havilland Canada, featuring an all-metal airframe, bubble canopy, and tricycle landing gear—all significant advancements over its biplane predecessors. Known for its excellent handling characteristics and forgiving nature, the Chipmunk served for decades as a primary trainer for military pilots and became popular among civilian flying clubs and private owners. Its reliability and longevity have made it a classic in the aviation world, with many still flying today.
