Chipmunk 173 on Static Display @ Dromod

[Joe McDermott]

I has been pointed out to me that while I have uploaded a photo of Chipmunk 173 on display at Dromod to the Gallery, not everyone on the Message Board checks out the Gallery on a regular basis & at lease one guy missed it !

So, here is the link :

http://www.irishairpics.com/database/photo/1025143/

regards,

Joe  

[Tony Kearns]

Great to see Chipmunk 173 and Provost 184 looking so well at Dromod. I always liked the Orange dayglow. Thanks for posting Joe.
   
Tony K

[Joe McDermott]

Well spotted Tony, our old friend Philip Bedford went to a lot of trouble to get the correct Orange Dayglow, not a drop of Red Dayglow in sight !

Joe
 

[Claudel Hopson]

God what a blast from the past. Back in the good old days before ear defenders we used to call 173 "The Tractor". The noise of going overhead or on a ground run was something else. 1900 max RPM on a ground run was a good return.

[GoneToTheCanner]

Hi there,
With all due respect to the Dromodites,a (partially)fabric-covered aircraft won't last long outdoors.They'll be pulling it back indoors to be cleaned up again in a year or two.No disrespect to the lads there, but I wish they'd concentrate on a few rather than the many, as so much of their stuff is rotting into the ground for want of attention.
regards
GttC

[Joe McDermott]

Point understood by the guys at Dromod, but their Chipmunk, Provost & Vampire were all rescued from the dump at Baldonnel 25+ years ago & are only extent because of their hard work. The Vamp is kept under cover while the Chipmunk & Provost receive almost daily attention. I know you wish them well but sometimes when you are cold, wet & working in the dark such comments are as welcome as seeing the Leitrim Football team lining up one at a time to kick you in the groin ! There are only a handfull of them & no corporate sponsors in sight. They have seen over the years much of Irish aviation heritage go overseas because nobody gave a dam & are have begged for what they have & paid for it themselves. Best way to see that the aircraft get properly accommodated is the get in the car, drive there & pay in to see them.

Joe

[GoneToTheCanner]

Hi JD,
I have voted with my feet, last year, and my family and I spent a very enjoyable afternoon there, en route to our holidays.They especially liked the run on the section of railway and Mr Kennedy was a delight to listen to.I urge everyone to pay a visit.Dromod isn't that far away.
regards
GttC

[Joe McDermott]

Well said GttC.
For anyone interested in a visit :

The Dublin - Sligo train stops right next to the exhibits. Pub across the road does grub & beer !

Here's a link to their web site :

http://www.irish-railway.com/

No harm dropping them an email in advance.

Joe  

[Fouga23]

WOW. they look great '>