Does anyone know what happened to the ex-Woodford Vampire that was sitting in the grounds of Standish hospital, near Stroud, during the early 80’s? It was on the verge of disintegration then, so I am not too hopeful – but it would be nice to know it found a home.
By: Jon H - 24th December 2010 at 22:56
That’s a bit of a state – that would be a challenge even to Jon H to fix that one:D
Oh I dont know, looks marginally better than the FB5! 😉
Jon
By: Bruce - 24th December 2010 at 20:59
Apparently they are available – I was going to go for it, but didnt get round to it!
Bruce
By: Arabella-Cox - 24th December 2010 at 19:58
Vampire
That’s a bit of a state – that would be a challenge even to Jon H to fix that one:D
What happened to the internals then, are they stored or have they already been parted out?
Anon.
By: Yak 11 Fan - 24th December 2010 at 10:24
I knew I’d seen something like this before….
By: Jon H - 24th December 2010 at 09:39
It is – the front has completely fallen off.
Spares use only now!
Bruce
Indeed!
By: Beermat - 24th December 2010 at 09:04
Thanks folks!
43 squadron grain hopper – what year? Andy S, we need you.
Merry Christmas everyone!
By: Arabella-Cox - 24th December 2010 at 00:41
Vampire pic
What’s the story with the 43 squadron grain hopper in the background?:diablo:
Sorry. It’s Christmas, I’ve had a few and I’m in mischievous mood.
Anon.
By: avion ancien - 23rd December 2010 at 18:25
According to the caption to the photo, this was it at Standish Hospital in 1975. I’m afraid I can’t acknowledge the author of the photo. I know it’s not me but I have no record of its source. So if I’ve upset someone, I apologise in advance.
By: Bruce - 23rd December 2010 at 16:44
It is – the front has completely fallen off.
Spares use only now!
Bruce
By: Jagx204 - 23rd December 2010 at 16:10
Doesn’t look any healthier from the other side. This one taken Jan 2007, so its probably even worse now……
By: Arabella-Cox - 23rd December 2010 at 16:05
Poorly Vampire
Sounds like it needs to go back to hospital.
Anon.
By: hunterxf382 - 23rd December 2010 at 16:03
http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK—Air/De-Havilland-Vampire/1321291/L/ but from a google it is in a poor state of health nowadays 🙁
By: Tin Triangle - 23rd December 2010 at 15:54
A quick perusal of Wrecks and Relics (The album) tells me that it went on in 1989 to become the “founder member of a private collection at Birlingham, near Evesham”.
Nothing more recent I’m afraid, but it does give the serial XE979, so Google my find you the answer…
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December 23, 2010 at 12:12 pm