16 Sep 2002
BAE Systems has completed the transfer of technical responsibility for all Scottish Aviation Bulldog aircraft from BAE Systems Regional Aircraft at Prestwick to de Havilland Support Ltd (DHSL) based at Duxford in Cambridgeshire.
During a brief ceremony at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, the UK Civil Aviation Authority Type Certificate for the Bulldog was handed over by Nick Sibley, Engineering Director of BAE Systems Regional Aircraft to Bill Taylor, Chief Executive of de Havilland Support Limited. A small static display of aircraft now the technical responsibility of DHSL, featured a Tiger Moth, Hornet Moth, Chipmunk, Beagle Pup and three Bulldogs. The Tiger Moth, Chipmunk and Bulldog represent 70 years of RAF pilot training aircraft.
DHSL was formed in 2001, with assistance from BAE Systems, to support historic de Havilland aircraft. This venture has proved successful to date with customers of these types enjoying a dedicated service consistent with the needs of the aircraft. In December 2001, BAE Systems announced the transfer of responsibility for the Beagle Pup to DHSL, and this was followed in May 2002 by the decision to transfer the UK-registered Bulldog fleet.
A total of 328 Bulldogs of all marks were built and delivered to operators around the world between 1971 and 1982.
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