| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | VA-3 |
| 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 FB52 |
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| Operator Titles: | Finland - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Lahti - VesivehmaaMap |
| Country: | Finland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EFLA IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Päijät-Hämeen Ilmailumuseo / Päijänne-Tavastia Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 8 August 2021 |
| Photo by: | Juhani Sipilä |
| Photo ID: | 391728 |
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The Finnish Air Force bought six Vampire Mk.52s in 1955 and used them 1953-1965. After decommissioning in 1963 the VA-3 was converted into a runway de-icier at Pori (EFPO). After that used it has been forgotten at the airfield edge. The remains of the aircraft were found in 2005 while clearing bushes at the airport. The aircraft is a wreck. [Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 24-70mm/2,8G VC] This photo is copyright © Juhani Sipilä, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 September 2021, and has since been viewed 294 times. |