de Havilland Vampire F3 VT812

de Havilland Vampire F3 VT812

  • The de Havilland Vampire was the RAF's second jet-powered aircraft
  • Entered service on 24th November 1947 with No. 5 Maintenance Unit at Kemble
  • Subsequently transferred between a number of RAF Squadrons
  • Aircraft involved in crash landing on 4th April 1952
  • Subsequently repaired by de Havillands and returned to service with No. 602 Squadron
  • Retired from service on 23rd November 1953 and placed in storage
  • Participated in the RAF 50th Anniversary Royal Review in April 1968
  • Retired to the RAF Museum Cosford in April 1976 for display
  • Transferred in July 1978 to the RAF Museum London
Manufacturerde Havilland Aircraft Company (United Kingdom)
Aircraft typeMilitary interceptor fighter
Length 30ft 9in
Wingspan 40ft 0in
Height 6ft 2in
Weight 7,200lb (empty)/11,970lb (loaded)
Speed 531 mph
Ceiling height 40,000ft
Engines1x de Havilland Goblin 2 turbojet producing 3,100lb thrust
Range 1,170 miles
Crew1 crew