Would anyone in here know the circumstances of the crash of Vampire WZ-514. I believe it crashed in UK, but know nothing else. I have the remains of 1st Pilots seat which I’m selling on the well known auction house for a friend. (Seat bucket is damaged ) and am getting asked about 514’s demise. Any info mucho appreciated.(Friend knows zilch about it )
Bill T.
By: WV-903. - 9th May 2014 at 15:15
Many thanks for your info too Paul(Cadman),
Gawd !! just read the link about the contractor moving it for scrapping getting his back broken in 3 places, — jeepers!! We are talking about this incident happening in Feb 2011,– wonder how the chap is now ? I guess my pal must have got the C/pit (Or part of it ) from subsequent scrapyard, I know he doesn’t have it anymore now. He has retained the 2nd pilot’s seat though, re-building that from these parts I am clearing for him.
Thanks also Paul for the RAF Jever earlier history info.
Bill T.
By: CADman - 9th May 2014 at 14:56
Quick Google found ….
from RAF Javer 98sqn history website
98 sqn RAF Javer WZ514 ,coded T, arrived 2 Nov 53, departed 17 Apr 56 , to Marshalls
Also also following link refers to WZ514 in preservation
http://derbosoft.proboards.com/thread/6563/birkenhead-vampire
Paul
By: WV-903. - 9th May 2014 at 14:46
Many thanks Paul, much appreciated.
Bill T.
By: paulmcmillan - 9th May 2014 at 13:44
http://www.ukserials.com/prodlists.php?type=972
No crash just broken up
WZ514 DH Vampire T11
DH Vampire T11 d/d 31/03/1953, sold to HSA 07/01/1969, scrapped Bootle circa 1986
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