![Aircraft Photo of VV454 | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB5 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #709378](/photos/0709378.jpg)
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | VV454 |
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 FB5 |
C/n (msn): | [ VV454 ] |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | FarnboroughMap |
Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGLF IATA: FAB Local: - Other: - |
Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1949 |
Photo Date: | September 1949 |
Photo from: | Peter de Jong Collection |
Photo ID: | 709378 |
Photo Comment |
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This Vampire tested an afterburning Goblin engine. The AW.55 Apollo looks like the prototype G-AIYN and both aircraft were present at the 1949 SBAC show. This photo was added on 22 July 2024, and has since been viewed 94 times. |