2 results found
Registration / Serial:"XG766"
Military Code:808/NW
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. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15645
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708378Submit Correction
View count: 88
The real XG766 was indeed coded 808/NW in service with the RAN at Nowra between 1963 and 1970, but that aircraft eventually found its was to private buyer in South Africa via the UK. This is actually XG770, delivered to the RAN in 1959 and sold after service as 802/NW, 809/NW, 871/NW and 981/NW to a private individual who gifted it to the Australian War Memorial. However it never left Nowra and was later given to the Museum.
Registration / Serial:"XG766"
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15645
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"XG766"
Military Code:808/NW
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. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15645
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:708378Submit Correction
View count: 88
The real XG766 was indeed coded 808/NW in service with the RAN at Nowra between 1963 and 1970, but that aircraft eventually found its was to private buyer in South Africa via the UK. This is actually XG770, delivered to the RAN in 1959 and sold after service as 802/NW, 809/NW, 871/NW and 981/NW to a private individual who gifted it to the Australian War Memorial. However it never left Nowra and was later given to the Museum.
Registration / Serial:"XG766"
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15645
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:10 November 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XG766
Military Code:808/NW
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. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15645
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
Unit Markings:VC-724 Sqn
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:21 October 2023
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:623462Submit Correction
View count: 131
This Sea Vampire is not what it seems! It is really XG770, a British-built aircraft delivered to the RAN in August 1959. After navy service it was sold to a gentleman who gifted it to the Australian War Memorial. With no wartime service, the AWM didn't take delivery of the aircraft and it was subsequently given to the FAA Museum. At various times it has been displayed wearing its own serial, XA101 and, currently, XG766.
Registration / Serial:XG766
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15645
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:21 October 2023
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Registration / Serial:XG766
Military Code:808/NW
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. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15645
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
Unit Markings:VC-724 Sqn
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:21 October 2023
Photo by:Phil VabreContact
Photo ID:623462Submit Correction
View count: 131
This Sea Vampire is not what it seems! It is really XG770, a British-built aircraft delivered to the RAN in August 1959. After navy service it was sold to a gentleman who gifted it to the Australian War Memorial. With no wartime service, the AWM didn't take delivery of the aircraft and it was subsequently given to the FAA Museum. At various times it has been displayed wearing its own serial, XA101 and, currently, XG766.
Registration / Serial:XG766
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15645
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:21 October 2023
Photo by:Phil VabreContact