Archive for the ‘DH Vampire A79-637’ Category

Vampire A79-673 Wings Removed

Work has continued on Vampire 673 with the removal of both left and right hand wing sections.  With the Vampire now completely disassembled, Terry and the team will begin the tedious inspection processes required to bring A79-637 back to flight.
July 24th, 2009 | DH Vampire A79-637 | Read More

Vampire 637 Engine Removed

On 22 May, HARS members removed the Goblin engine from Vampire A79-637 as part of the recently renewed restoration activities on that wonderful de Havilland aeroplane with its antecedents at the very beginning of the Jet era of aviation. Work on removing the engine began on 21 May, with Vampire team...
May 24th, 2009 | DH Vampire A79-637 | Read More

Vampire Project Moves Ahead

Restoration work on Vampire A79-637 is now back on track under the project management of HARS member Terry Wilson.  A special Vampire Quarantine area has been established and marked out to ensure no unwanted parts or materials contaminate the restoration workspace. The rear booms of the Vampire have...
May 3rd, 2009 | DH Vampire A79-637 | Read More