
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | VT869 |
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 F3 |
C/n (msn): | VT869 |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
Location | |
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Location: | Not known |
Country: | Not known |
Photo Date: | 1 July 1948 to 26 August 1948 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Photo ID: | 564122 |
Photo Comment |
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Transatlantic return flight by six Vampires of No 54 Sqn - a major undertaking for these early jets. Second is VT868, third VT871. The others were VT863, VT864 and VT873. Supporting aircraft included three Avro Yorks, and Mosquitos to guide the way. Photo from: Air Ministry (UK) This photo was added on 14 April 2023, and has since been viewed 319 times. |