Royal Chipmunk Takes Flight at Shuttleworth Show

0:00On March 25th, a historic to-havelin chipmunk, known as the Royal Chipmunk, is set to take to the skies again at the Shuttleworth Wings & Wheels Air. Show on May 30th. This is the very aircraft where King Charles made his first solo flight as a young Cambridge student back in 1969. That solo happened on January 14th, and just two months later, he earned his private pilot's license. By that summer, the Royal Air Force had awarded him their preliminary flying badge, kick starting a lifelong passion for aviation that led to his full. Wings in 1971. The plane has royal connections beyond the King. The Duke of Kent, Prince Michael, and Prince William all trained in it too. Built in 1952, it served with the RAF Queen's flight from 1960 until 1964, before finding a home at Shuttleworth. In 2001. To mark 80 years since the Chipmunk first entered service, four of these trainers will fly information, representing service from Canada, Portugal, the British Royal Navy, and the Royal

1:04Air Force. Volunteers have kept it airworthy for events like this. Fans at the show can also catch year of only pair of flying Grumman Wildcats and a unique jet pits, making it a perfect tribute to aviation heritage, with deep ties to the monarchy. I'm Corey with The Story. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update. AI powered and always trending.