1952 De Havilland DHC-1-22 Supermunk
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Originally built in 1952 this superb De Havilland Supermunk was previously operated by the Royal Air Force Gliding & Soaring Association where it saw service from 1974 until 2017. After a short period at the Coventry Gliding Club, the aircraft was acquired by its current owner who has spared no expense in restoring this rare and unique version of De Havilland’s famous Chipmunk.
Clive & Andrew Denney of Vintage Fabrics were enlisted with the task of restoring this aircraft to its former Glory, renowned as the experts regarding Chipmunks having restored over 30. The reliable and easily maintained Lycoming 180hp engine was also zero timed by Multiflight. The aircraft has flown just 140 hours since restoration.
This aircraft benefits from a Garmin G5, Becker AR6201 8.33 KHZ Radio, Becker Mode S Transponder, also new as at restoration are: Magnetos, Carburettor, Fuel Pump, Starter, new Compass fitted November 2021. Hangared at Goodwood, West Sussex, England, this aircraft is now ready to view by appointment only.
This aircraft is currently on the U.K. register as G-BCKN and will be sold with a permit to fly covering up to October 2025.
Price: £80,000 NO VAT
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eagles11 Contact
winglist.aero
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$107,056 *
GBP 80,000
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Blackpool, United Kingdom | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Eagles 11
planecheck.com
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$110,773 *
€ 96,000
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United Kingdom | May 03, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This De Havilland DHC-1-22 Supermunk
This 1952 De Havilland DHC-1-22 Supermunk (G-BCKN) is a 2-seat single engine piston . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $110,773.
The DHC-1-22 Supermunk cruises at 90 kts (167 km/h) with a range of 225 nm (417 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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De Havilland DHC-1-22 Supermunk — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (G-BCKN) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
United Kingdom
GB
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Safety Record
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