Aircraft Photo of WX229 | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB9 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #18020
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:WX229
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB9
C/n (msn):V1231
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Manchester - InternationalMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGCC   IATA: MAN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:15 March 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 18020
Photo Comment

Newly built by Fairey Aviation at Manchester Ringway, having made its first flight on 11 March 1953. Delivered on 31 March and served the RAF College at Cranwell as a T.9 advanced trainer. Struck off charge in April 1961.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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