The Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk

The Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - 75 Years of Glory

An unmissable commemorative edition promoted by the Portuguese Air Force Academy, marking the 75th anniversary of the legendary DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft operating in Portuguese skies. This documentary and historical work pays tribute to an iconic aircraft that forms an indelible part of Portugal's aviation history.

«In 2026, we celebrate seventy-five years of the DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft operating in Portuguese skies. And because marking this anniversary is also a celebration of an indelible part of Portugal's aviation history, the Portuguese Air Force Academy has particularly aptly decided to publish this work. It seeks to preserve, in the enduring form of a book, the most significant achievements and notable feats associated with this iconic aircraft, which has proudly borne the Cross of Christ for seventy-five years.»

This commemorative work intertwines the history and experiences of this aircraft, revealed through pages profusely illustrated with stunning images.

DETAILS

Author: Pedro Gonçalves Ventura

ISBN: 9789893671597
Publisher: By the Book
Release Date: September 2026
Language: Portuguese
Dimensions: 280 x 240 x 12 mm
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 178