Lion Rock
February 9, 2008 at 4:57 pm

Vampire T-11 XK637

Would like to know the history of this aircraft if possible, I know it served with 4 FTS at RAF Valley

Would especially like to hear from anyone who flew the aircraft either as Instructor or pupil

Many thanks

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By: T-21 - 10th February 2008 at 20:47

7 FTS was at Valley and became 4 FTS on 14.8.60. It seems this Vampire spent most of it’s working life there.

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By: alvampman - 10th February 2008 at 16:48

From the movement card

16-11-56 Awaiting collection
27-11-56 19 MU
22-02-57 7 FTS
11-11-60 41 Group damage assessment CAT3R
22-11-60 De Havillands
04-01-61 Ex repair
05-01-61 4 FTS (coded 56)
01-08-63 19 MU
05-07-67 Non-effective airframe
30-11-67 Sold to Hawker Siddeley

Additional info

Construction number 15794
Chester built
08-11-56 First flight
02-03-73 1855 Sqdn ATC Royton

Alan