Aircraft Photo of A79-1 | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire F30 | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #252239
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:A79-1
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 F30
C/n (msn):4001
Display Paint:Australia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Newcastle - WilliamtownMap
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YWLM   IATA: NTL   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:24 November 1984
Photo by:Peter T Lea
Photo ID: 252239
Photo Comment

This was the first jet aircraft built in Australia and received by the RAAF in 1949. It was on strength until 1957. It was stored at many locations during the following years until put on display outside the Fighter World at the Williamtown Air Force Base.

This photo is copyright © Peter T Lea, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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