| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | VV190 |
| Other Marks: | 86 |
| 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 F3 |
| Licence-built by: | English Electric |
| C/n (msn): | [ VV190 ] |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1949 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong Collection |
| Photo ID: | 807181 |
| Photo Comment |
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VV190 retained by the factory to test an uprated Goblin 4 engine. Competed in SBAC Challenge Cup race from Elmdon on 1 August 1949, wearing race number 86. A Blackburn Firebrand, a Sea Fury, a DH.103 Hornet, and two Spitfires lost out to three jet contenders. The winner was the Hawker P.1040 prototype, with VV190, flown by John Cunningham, ending in second place and a DH.108 Swallow in third place. This photo was added on 10 May 2025, and has since been viewed 67 times. |