Aircraft Photo of VT869 | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire F3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #564122
Aircraft
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
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

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)

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