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DH Vampire Cockpit Project For Sale: “Very Complete, Includes Goblin Engine”

A de Havilland vampire T11 cockpit pod restoration project has been spotted for sale.

Most vampires have bad wood rot or are badly damaged but this is a fantastic example. There’s a lot of parts that go with this project that may become spare as there’s that much. Pod comes in a 20 foot shipping container that is included within the sale.

Main instrument panel 85% complete; Two Martin baker ejection seats Mk3b. Seats are around 70% complete; Canopy with replacement Perspex; Armoured windscreen glass; Throttles and gun sight trays are fitted. Two control column grips; Part complete de Havilland goblin engine; Pod stand; Engine stand; Crew entry ladder; Spare engine fairings and panels
Bonnet parts such as the oxygen bottles and batteries, G45 gun camera.

This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a very complete and very good condition T11 project with the added bonus of a goblin engine to display too. Would make a great museum piece or man cave addition.

The project is located in Brough, United Kingdom and is currently available for £8,871.25, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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For Sale: “100% Complete” de Havilland Vampire

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An Ex-Switzerland de Havilland Vampire DH100 (S/N J 1122) has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

…may be in flight condition after overhaul. 100% complete. Flight documents, repair and maintenance documents. 3 new tires, 1 pallet of new parts, protective tarpaulin. 1 new Goblin DH 100 reactor. 1 new Goblin DH 115 reactor. 2 new turbines. 1 starter trailer. Organization of transport at the expense of the customer.

The aircraft is located in Bort l’Étang, France and is currently available for US $72,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Airworthy, Ex-Swiss Air Force” DH Vampire T Mk 55 Offered For Sale

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An “airworthy, ex-Swiss Air Force” 1953 de Havilland DH115 Vampire T Mk 55 (SE-DXU / S/N U1238) is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

First built as a T11 for RAF service in 1953 and rebuilt by the Swiss Air Force in 1967 and the airframe Zero Timed and new engine. Put into service as a T55. Previous ID: RAF 40279… MTOW: 6069kg; Total Hours: 1228 hrs; C of A Permit to fly renewal due: Feb 2020; Manufacturer: Federal Aircraft Factory – Switzerland; Aircraft Class: Fixed-Wing Landplane; EASA Category: Non-EASA; Engine: 1x Goblin 35. Current Hours – 387 ( TBO increased to 600 Hrs with Mods 1136, 1140 & 1141 in Log Books). Avionics Fitted: New 8.33 Mhz Radio to be fitted. Fatigue Information: Basic (Fatigue) Hours – 650 Hrs remaining on the wings.

The price has been reduced to £47,500 sterling, which reportedly includes a new 8.33 radio. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Herranderssvensson / CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons)

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“Pristine Condition, Airworthy” de Havilland Vampire WZ507 Offered For Sale

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1952 de Havilland DH115 Vampire T Mk 11 WZ507 (C/N 15127) is currently available for sale.

According to the listing, the aircraft has been successfully operated by the Vampire Preservation Group for over a decade, maintaining it in pristine condition and participating in air displays across Europe. It is believed to be the only airworthy de Havilland Vampire T11 in the world.

WZ507 has just completed its annual maintenance inspection and is fully serviceable and in great condition. It has been regularly maintained since its return to flight in 2002 and has flown frequently. All logbooks and maintenance records are available and included in this sale.

The machine reportedly has 1373.40 total hours and is being offered with a guide price of £100k. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Steve Lynes from Sandshurst, United Kingdom / CC BY via Wikimedia Commons)

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“Unique, Authentic” de Havilland DH.100 Vampire Offered For Sale

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A “unique, authentic” French de Havilland DH.100 Vampire Vampire survivor is available for sale. The listing states:

“Unique authentic French Vampire survivor!!! De Havilland Vampire DH 100 fighter plane, complete with its Rolls Royce Goblin engine, the cockpit is also complete and in perfect condition. Currently the plane is disassembled at the wings and the drift for storage (see photo) I also have the technical documentation of the device as well as all its history. HISTORY (summary) Registration VX 950 Leaving the factory on 06/17/1949 RAF Manston 06/20/1949 Delivery to the French Air Force on 07/12/1949 25/09/1953 Ground instruction and delivered to the base of Karouba (Tunisia) 11/09/1953 Naval school for instruction 01/20/1954 Naval school of Lanvéoc-Poulmic (Brittany) for instruction 1979 Acquisition by Charles Noetinger and then preserved in his museum”

The aircraft is located in Bort l’Étang, France and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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de Havilland Vampire Vandalized After Temporary Removal From Park Display

de Havilland Vampire A79-612, which has stood as an RAAF monument at Wagga Wagga, Australia’s Bolton Park for decades, was vandalized by graffiti after being temporarily removed from its perch earlier this week.

On Wednesday, the aircraft was lowered to accommodate nearby road work and was positioned behind a construction fence. However, within the first 24 hours it had been hit with spray paint – an incident that has been attributed to a recent increase in graffiti vandalism around the city.

A suspect has been arrested in connection to the surge, however it is not yet known if he is responsible for the vandalism of the Vampire. Thankfully, plans were already underway for the aircraft to be inspected and restored prior to being returned to its familiar position within the park.

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