Aircraft Photo of A79-160 | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire F30 | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #45476
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:A79-160
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 F30
Licence-built by:De Havilland Australia
C/n (msn):4064
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:ShellharbourMap
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YSHL   IATA: WOL   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Historical Aircraft Restoration Society - HARS
 
Photo Date:26 February 2011
Photo by:Phil Vabre
Photo ID: 45476
Photo Comment

Built by de Havilland Australia and delivered to the RAAF on 30 September 1952. Served with 2 OTU then 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron. Placed into general reserve 1960, then in 1963 approval was given to convert the aircraft for display purposes by removing the wings, tailbooms and engine, and blanking off the wing roots/intakes. The nose section was subsequently used for recruiting purposes. Subsequent history uncertain, but currently on display at HARS.

This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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