de Havilland FB.31 Vampire Jet, Central Park, Wingham, NSW
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Grahame Cookie
S 31° 52.193 E 152° 22.460
56J E 440818 N 6473816
This Vampire Jet (ex-RAAF) was placed on its' pole in August 1971 in Central Park, Wingham.
Waymark Code: WMMQAJ
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 10/25/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Sieni
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The Vampire Jet was donated by the Manning River Branch of the Air Force Association to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force. It was placed by the (then) Wingham Municipal Council, Service organisations, and Public Subscription.

The F31 series of the de Havilland Vampire was produced 1950 to 1953.

The plaque was unveiled by Air Vice-Marshal W E Townsend (CB, CBE, FAIM), on 14 August, 1971.

A79-593 History

This aircraft entered service with No.2 Operational Training Unit, RAAF (2OTU) on 22/12/52

It was transferred to No. 1 Aircraft Depot RAAF (1AD) 9/1/58

It was transferred to RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) School of Technical Training, Wagga Wagga (RSTT) on 17/08/61 and approved for disposal on 11/07/70 before being displayed here on 14/08/71.

Source of info adf-serials.com.au

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): de Havilland FB.31 Vampire Jet

Tail Number: (S/N): A79-593

Construction:: original aircraft

Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Central Park, Wingham

inside / outside: outside

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Other Information:: Not listed
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