ADF-Serials Vampire

ADF-SERIALS
RAAF A78, A79 and RAN N6.
de Havilland DH-100/DH-115 Vampire

RAAF operated RAF Vampires, Malta 1952-1954

ADF.Serial	Const No.	Aircraft Type	Aircraft History
A78-1		F.1	Built by English Electric at Preston (Salmesbury). Ex RAF TG431. To RAAF 5/12/46. Australia's first Vampire arrived at No 1 AD on 20/05/47, and was delivered to No 1 APU as A78-1. This Vampire F.1 was fitted with a 3,100 lb thrust DH Goblin and, with a speed in excess of 540 mph, was the fastest aircraft in Australia at that time. Believed retired to RSTT Wagga as training aid, then perished on fire dump
A78-2		F.2	Built by English Electric at Preston (Salmesbury). Ex RAF TX807. One of only three built in the UK with a 4,500 lb thrust Rolls Royce Nene. To RAAF 25.6.48 as A78-2. Received at 1 AD on A27/08/48 and throughout 1949 was flown by pilots from ARDU, de Havilland, and No 78 Wing Laverton. These trials resulted in modification of the mainplane and air intakes. In 10/56 it had its engine removed at Williamtown by 2 OCU and the airframe was converted to Instructional Airframe No 2. to be used at Rathmines. By 02/58 it had moved to RSTT Wagga. On 25/09/61 it was approved for use as a fire fighting training aid. Disposed of in 09/63.
A78-3		FB.5	Built by English Electric at Preston (Salmesbury). Ex RAF VV465. Powered with a 3,100 lb thrust DH Goblin To RAAF 12/3/49. Received 09/05/49 as A78-3 and operated with ARDU, Williamtown and No 21 Sqn. Struck Mustang A68-99 while taxying 03/50. Used in the development of the Australian built FB.31. On 12/12/52, it was converted to Instructional Aircraft No 1 at RSST Wagga. On 25/09/61 it was approved for use as a fire fighting training aid. Reported destroyed by 29/10/63
A79-1	4001	F.30	This was the first jet aircraft built in Australia. 26/09/49 Received 1AD ex de Havilland 29/09/49 Issued 78 Wing 12/10/49 returned to de Havilland. Status Card states "not to be issued until further instructions" 14/11/49 Returned to 78 Wing 21/03/50 Damaged starboard main plane and drop tank upon landing at Mallala 20/02/50 Damaged at Williamtown. Noted 'Doubtful if can be repaired at unit pending further consideration of repair methods" 24/02/50 Allocated to de Havilland for survey and delivered by road 13/05/50 13/07/50 Received 1AD ex de Havilland 23/05/50 Allocated to 78 Wing and issued on 27/05/50 23/02/51 Underwent engine change at 78 Wing, spent most of 1951 u/s awaiting spares. Serviceable again 6/12/51 4/04/52 Allocated to 2OTU 1/10/53 Received at de Havilland for repairs. 21/07/54 Allocated to 21 Squadron replacing A79-901 17/08/54 Received 2AD and issued to 21Sqn on 23/09/54 3/10/56 To de Havilland ex-East Sale 22/01/57 Allocated to 3AD and received 6/02/57 1/08/57 Allocated 1AD detachment B (Tocumwal) and received 5/09/57 10/11/59 Approval requested for disposal in situ of airframe and installed Nene Engine No.9 (Held under cover at Tocumwal) 8/08/60 Held 1AD Det B pending further advice 17/08/61 RSTT Wagga advised approved for conversion to Instructional Airframe No.16, Engine Instructional No.23 Held at RSTT Wagga until transferred to Base Squadron Williamtown 6/02/68 Displayed at Williamtown Base main gate. Moved to and currently on display at Fighter World, Williamtown NSW.
A79-2	4002	F.30	Served with 2OCU. 10/11/61, dismantled for scrap Tocumwal NSW.
A79-5	4048	F.30 FB.31	Issued 18/03/52 to 2.AD ex de Havilland. To 2OTU 31/03/52. Issued to de Havilland for trial modifications 25/09/52. Returned to 2AD 24/08/53. To 2OTU for target towing tests 21/10/53. Designated Mk.31TT on status card. Damaged starboard mainplane on 08/04/56 when rear of drop tank dislodged, location given as Sydney Harbour Bridge. Starboard mainplane replaced 09/06/56. Issued to East Sale 27/11/56 replacing A79-115. On 28/04/60 it was issued to 24SQN RAAF Edinburgh and allocated to on the job ground instruction. Instructional Airframe No.9. Nene Instructional Engine No.21. On 08/10/61 approval for conversion to component pieces for instructional use by 24SQN. On 15/03/68 the airframe was issued to Base SQN Edinburgh for fire drill training. The Nene engine Inst. No.21 was to be removed and retained by 24SQN. Written off 23/05/69.
A79-9	4070	FB.31	To 1 AD were all items of value to the RAAF were removed by 21/07/61 and the residue disposed as scrap. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW.
A79-14	4029	F.30	To RSTT Wagga Wagga as Instructional Airframe No.3. Approval for disposal 23/05/69. Sold to Camden Museum of Aviation , Cockpit on display the rest of aircraft in storage This is a privately owned collection and is not open to the public.
A79-18	4020	F.30	Served with 2 OCU. Sold 05/10/61. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW. Cleared from Tocumwal 19/04/62.
A79-24	4012	F.30	9/11/50 Belly landing at Canberra. Pilot FLTLT Parker uninjured Sold 05/10/61. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW. Cleared from Tocumwal 19/04/62.
A79-36	4056	F.30 FB.31	To WA ATC Claremont, Perth as Instructional Airframe No. 20. Painted overall white wearing '20'. Approved for disposal 31/01/70. Purchased by the WA Museum of Aviation 1993, current status and location unknown.
A79-60	4044	F.30 FB.31	Served with ARDU testing of Vampire at high Mach numbers. Served with 25 SQN. On 19/06/56 at RAAF Pearce the engine caught fire after explosive noise during taxi. The aircraft was completely destroyed by fire. On 28/08/56 approval was given for conversion to components.
A79-76	4038	F.30 FB.31	Approved for disposal 05/10/61. Dismantled for scrap 11/61 Tocumwal NSW DHA participated in the ARL Vampire fatigue testing. The remains of the fuselages of A79-76, -472 and -942 were at Bankstown in the early sixties. The cross-tubes were removed for use by ARL in the testing of the wings as the tubes had shorter lives than the wings and had to be replaced several times to continue wing testing, and the fuselages were retained to yield occasional specimens for testing the deterioration of glued joints. The CAA (now CASA) had ARL test specimens from these fuselages as recently as the mid-eighties to support the registration-application of A79-649/VH-ICP.
A79-83	4014	F.30	Served with 78 Wing. Crashed 13/05/51 at Karuah, 15 miles NE of Williamtown. Civilian witness saw aircraft dive vertically into river-bank. Pilot FLGOFF B C Wilson killed. Construction No. 4014 is also reported as being A79-443 which is not a valid serial, The aircraft mentioned was reported as being dismantled for scrap 11/61 at Tocumwal NSW. I believe this is a mistaken identity and more likely to be A79-433 c/n 4074.
A79-89	4025	F.30	Served with ARDU testing of Vampire at high Mach numbers. To RSTT Wagga as Instructional Vampire Airframe No.11 Purchased by a Brisbane scrap yard that intended to mount on a pole to attract attention to the business. This did not happen and was purchased by Syd Beck Currently on display Beck Collection, Mareeba Qld.
A79-91	4057	F.30 FB.31	Approved for disposal 05/10/61. Dismantled for scrap 1961 Tocumwal NSW
A79-109	4013	F.30	10/11/50 Issued to RAAF at 2AD 28/11/50 Issued 78 Wing 4/02/51 (undecipherable) 13 miles West of Forbes. Damage fuselage 20%, Flaps 15%, remainder of a/c ?%. Repairable but beyond unit capacity 13/02/57 Allotted 78 Wing to De Havs for survey 6/03/51 Received de Havilland ex 78 Wing 4/05/51 Nene engine CAC2 allotted for installation still not received 8/06/51 Serviceability progressing 9/08/51 Allotment varied to read "For Major Repair" 10/10/52 Held under repair @ de Havilland 4/11/52 Allotted ex de Havilland to 2OCU for category 2 storage 29/11/52 Received ex de Havilland at 2AD for onward dispatch to 2OCU To RSTT 11/09/59 as Instructional Airframe No.7. Approved for disposal 23/05/69. Displayed on a pole in Forbes, NSW.
A79-111	4065	FB.31	Part of the Red Devils display team in 1958. Was used in conjunction with CSIRO for cloud seeding experiments (see photo) To 25 Squadron Pearce 11/60 To WA 15 FLT ATC Belmont as Instructional Airframe No.23. Approved for disposal 22/12/69. Sold to Krasnosteins Scrap Metal, Perth 06/70
A79-115	4037	F.30 FB.31	Approved for disposal 05/10/61. Dismantled for scrap 11/61 Tocumwal NSW
A79-119		T.55	Not a valid serial. Reported at East Sale Vic 14/04/98 as VH-ZVZ. This would of been Judy Pay's ex-Zimbabwe R4221 This aircraft carries serial RRAF-119 (Royal Rhodesian Air Force) and this may of lead to an incorrect identity in some reports.
A79-151	4075	F.30	Served with 2 OCU. Dismantled for scrap 11/61 Tocumwal NSW.
A79-153	4019	F.30	Served with 2 OCU. Dismantled for scrap 11/61 Tocumwal NSW
A79-160	4064	F.31	Served with 21 SQN. On 31/07/63 advised aircraft required for display at Melbourne Royal Show. On 04/08/63 it was converted for display purposes by removal of wings and tail booms and the fitting of smooth fuselage panels over the openings left. Used by RAAF PR for recruiting displays. The original plan was to use A79-333 but that a/c would have needed 300 man-hours more. Currently on display at HARS Albion Park.
A79-165	4030	F.30 FB.31	To 24 SQN at RAAF Edinburgh as Instructional Airframe No.10 with installed Nene Instructional No. 22. Carried the unusual serial A/1/10 Approved for disposal 23/05/69. Outside display at Fleetwings Service Station, Laverton Vic. Photographed at Dookie Vic. Date? Was displayed at Dubbo Military Museum wearing a very incorrect camouflage paint scheme. Sold 2007. Believed to be under restoration, more information required please.
A79-170	4010	F.30	Forced landing caused by fuel shortage 24/04/54 at Pearce bombing range at Muchea, WA. It was recommended the a/c be converted to components.
A79-175	4059	FB.31	To RAAF Museum Point Cook 17/02/71 for display as Instructional Airframe No.32. Was displayed on a pole outside Point Cook Vic. Swapped by RAAF Museum for some Mustang parts for A68-170 with Hawker de Havilland. Sold to Harold Thomas 1993. (Camden Aviation Museum) Sold to current owner Nicholas Cale 08/96. Fuselage stored at Parkes, NSW. Wings noted at rear of Bankstown Aviation Museum (along with those off A79-733)
A79-178	4051	F.30 FB.31	I don't have an aircraft status card for this Vampire. Operated with 22 Squadron Nose section was reported at RAAF Museum Point Cook. Current details unknown
A79-187	4040	F.30 FB.31	Served with 2 OTU. Collided with A68-128, 29/04/53 Williamtown NSW. Aircraft lost during rapid descent over sea. Pilot FLTLT P Cooney (02219). Parts of missing Vampire found 05/05/53. Approval given 04/05/53 for write off of aircraft.
A79-199	4043	F.30 FB.31	Sold 05/10/61. Scrapped.
A79-202	4039	F.30 FB.31	Served with ARDU Laverton 1957 Served with 21 Squadron Was displayed at RAAF HQ North Adelaide (Noted 12/62 and 1964) Mildura Warbirds Museum 1974-1980. Currently on display at the South Australian Aviation Museum. We don't have an Aircraft Status card for A79-202 so data obtained from photos
A79-215	4054	F.30 FB.31	Served with 21 Squadron Was painted bright red when used as the 25 SQN CO's plane from 1957 to 1959. On 15/09/61 approval given for use as fire training aid at RAAF Pearce.
A79-217	4068	FB.31	Served with 2 OTU. Crashed RAAF Williamtown 03/05/55. Pilot PLTOFF M K Lyons. Approval given 13/07/55 for conversion to components.
A79-227	4006	F30	Received at 2.AD 24/07/50 ex Bankstown. Served with 78 Wing. On 28/08/50 failed to recover from a vertical dive during aerobatics over the Wallaroo Mountains north of Raymond Terrace, NSW. Status card entry for 05/10/50 reads " a/c found in condition of complete disintegration with small fragments of no value spread over a large area. Recommend write off." Pilot GV Hollands killed.
A79-235	4045	F.30 FB.31	Served with 2 OCU. To 1 AD were all items of value to the RAAF were removed by 31/07/61 and the residue disposed as scrap. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW.
A79-263	4021	F.30	Served with 2 OCU. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW.
A79-275	4049	F.30 FB.31	Served with 2 OTU. Forced landing RAAF Williamtown 13/10/56. Approval given for conversion to components 10/12/52.
A79-282	4080	FB.31	Sold 05/10/61. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW.
A79-308	4066	FB.31	Served with 25 SQN. On 05/06/52 advised would be required by ARL for fatigue testing. On 31/01/64 it was issued to West Australian Air TC SQN. Airframe to be maintained in condition that will not prejudice ARL testing. On 13/05/65 ARL advised aircraft no longer required. Noted at Drill Hall, Fremantle WA 1967. Approved for disposal 19/01/70. Sold to Krasnosteins Scrap Metal, Perth 06/70
A79-309	4009	F.30	Served with 2 OCU. Sold 05/10/61. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW. Cleared from Tocumwal 19/04/62.
A79-321	4028	F.30	Named "Cleo" Sold 05/10/61. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW. Cleared from Tocumwal 19/04/62. A Vampire marked as A79-321 is now on display at the Central West Shopping Plaza in Ashley Street, Braybrook, Vic. (built on the site of the RAAF Tottenham Store). This is actually an ex-Rhodesia/Zimbabwe FB.52, serial R8128, (ex-South African Air Force serial 211) imported in 1988
A79-333	4034	F.30 FB.31	Converted to Target Tug and given distinct black and yellow striped paint scheme. To RSTT Wagga as Instructional Airframe No.33. Was to be converted for display at the 1963 Royal Melbourne Show however for some reason it would have taken 300 man hours more than the same conversion done on A79-160 so that a/c was used instead. Destroyed on Wagga fire ground
A79-375	4011	F.30	To RSTT Wagga Wagga 19/03/58 as Instructional Airframe No.4 and installed Nene CAC73 became Instructional Engine No.4. On 03/09/70 was approved for free transfer to the City of Wagga. The Vampire marked as A79-375 that was displayed on pole at Wagga was actually A79-733. These two Vampires have confused identities. At some stage the tail groups have been interchanged. The distinguishing visual clues are the wing tips. A79-375 is a F-30 and has rounded wingtips. A79-733 is a FB-31 and has clipped wingtips. This has been confirmed by the RAAF Museum's Dave Gardener in a letter to Fligthpath magazine. The confusion continued as on 30/04/74 SQNLDR Gordon RSTT Wagga advised that although aircraft A79-733 was listed as a Mk.31 Wagga have advised it is a Mk.30.(making it -375) On 02/07/74 it was advised that this a/c is only Vampire suitable for preservation for National Museum. On 29/01/75 it was advised that this item has been placed on Exhibit Account at Wagga and that RSTT/Airframe Flight is providing storage and preventative maintenance. On 24/08/77 SQNLDR Flood from Wagga advised that this a/c and A79-659 will be issued by road on 27/08/77 to Point Cook. Restored using tail and booms off A79-733 and painted as A79-876 in the distinctive Target Tug black and yellow paint scheme that A79-876 wore in 1955 before it was re-serialled A79-476. Coincidentally the Nene engine fitted at present Nene CAC72 is the actual one removed from A79-476. Currently displayed at RAAF Museum, Point Cook
A79-390	4053	F.30 FB.31	To RSTT Wagga 04/08/60 as Instructional Airframe No.13. Approved for disposal 23/05/64. Still held Wagga 14/01/66 On display in Tamworth since the mid to late 1960s it was restored to static display condition by Tamair engineering staff in 1993. Was displayed on a plinth in the Hands of Fame Park in Tamworth, NSW. It was taken down 10/2011 and trucked to Tamworth Airport where it will undergo a further restoration by New England Institute of TAFE students. Currently under restoration. It has had a massive steel beam placed through the middle of the aircraft from firewall to nose. The plinth it was mounted on has since been demolished so it won't be going back up there.
A79-408	4078	FB.31	Approval for disposal 05/10/61. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW.
A79-409	4055	F.30 FB.31	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-609 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-409. Part of the Red Devils display team in 1958. Served with 2 OCU. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW.
A79-417	VO683	FB.9	Not a real RAAF serial. ex-Rhodesia/Zimbabwe Air Force Vampires Serial R1382 (ex-South African Air Force serial 252) imported by Judy Pay in 1988 To Moorabbin Air Museum. Underwent static restoration at Wangaratta painted as an RAAF aircraft with false serial A79-417. Was located at Maryborough, Vic. Sold in 2017 to Nicholas Cale and removed to his premises
A79-422	4060	FB.31	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-622 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-422. 31/07/52 issued to 2AD ex De Havilland 2/10/52 Received 2OTU 5/03/53 Starboard undercarriage collapsed taxying on dispersal, starboard oleo fractured. 4/09/53 Allocated to 22 Squadron. 27/02/56 To De Havilland for fitment of ejection seats and target towing equipment. 1/03/56 allocated to 21 Squadron (replacing A79-704) 24/04/56 Serial changed from A79-622 to A79-422 Held 21 Squadron to 21/03/60 then to 1AD 14/04/60 approved for disposal. 08/61 Initially approved for transfer to Point Cook for fire training but on 08/06/62 approval was given to give it to the Lord Mayors Children's Camp at Portsea. Final disposal to Lord Mayors Camp 14/03/63. It was later acquired by Moorabbin Air Museum and displayed at the museum. In 1972/73 it was traded with the Australian Air League Squadron at Bankstown for Firefly WD827. The Vampire was severely damaged when a drunk driver ran through a fence and smashed into it. Our photos show it derelict at Oaks Airfield in 1984 and 1988. The tail booms were missing and the wooden cockpit section had broken in two. Some of the fuselage pod and fittings are at HARS
A79-433	4074	FB.31	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-633 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-433. Received 27/11/53 2/09/55 Converted to target tug. 24/04/56 Serial changed from A79-633 to A79-433 Served with 2OTU to 5/11/58 then allocated to 1AD det B (Tocumwal, NSW) Approval for disposal 10/11/59. 21/07/61 Items of value to RAAF to be removed and approval for 1AD to dispose of residue . Sold 5/10/61
A79-440	4069	FB.31	No status card held for A79-440 Was displayed on pole at RAAF Amberley in 1974, Sold privately in Queensland 13/06/91. Reported to have been purchased by Bexgold Pty Ltd for $5102. Was under restoration at Calvert Model Aeroplane Club, a few kilometers west of Rosewood, Qld, 2020 Reacquired by History and Heritage Branch - Air Force and relocated to RAAF Base Amberley for restoration for static display.
A79-444	4073	FB.31	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-844 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-444 on 24/04/56 5/09/56 Fitted with ejection seats and target towing equipment 1/11/56 Canopy shattered in flight at Dutson range (nr East Sale, Vic) Leading edge of tailplane damaged 4/12/56 To 2OTU Served with 2OTU to 9/09/57 then allocated to 1AD det B (Tocumwal, NSW) 21/07/61 Items of value to RAAF to be removed and approval for 1AD to dispose of residue . Sold 5/10/61
A79-450	4026	F.30	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-650 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-450 on 24/04/56 30/05/51 Received 2AD ex De Havilland 6/06/51 issued 78 Wing ex 2AD 4/04/52 allocated 2OTU ex 78 Wing 10/12/52 At Williamtown was struck by Wirraway A20-309 due to brake failure. Repaired at 2AD 19/08/55 - 29/02/56 Modification to target tug at De Havilland 1/03/56 Allocated to 3AD ex De Havilland 7/03/56 allocated to 23 Squadron replacing A79-202 however changed 26/03/56 to 2OTU 10/11/59 Approval requested for disposal 4/08/60 To RSTT Wagga s Instructional Airframe No. 12. Current status and location unknown.
A79-453	4016	F.30	Crashed 13/05/51 at Karuah 15 miles NE of Williamtown, NSW. Speed brakes activated at Mach 0.76 - they were ineffective. Witness saw aircraft dive vertically into river. Approval for conversion to components 05/07/51.
A79-462	4036	F.30	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-862 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-462 To 1 AD 27/07/61 all items of value to RAAF to be removed. The remainder approved for disposal 05/10/61.
A79-467	4076	FB.31	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-867 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-467. Free issue 01/08/61 to ARL for fatigue testing.
A79-472	4032	F.30	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-872 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-472. To 1 AD 04/07/61 all items of value to RAAF to be removed. The remainder approved for disposal 05/10/61. DHA participated in the ARL Vampire fatigue testing. The remains of the fuselages of A79-76, -472 and -942 were at Bankstown in the early sixties. The cross-tubes were removed for use by ARL in the testing of the wings as the tubes had shorter lives than the wings and had to be replaced several times to continue wing testing, and the fuselages were retained to yield occasional specimens for testing the deterioration of glued joints. The CAA (now CASA) had ARL test specimens from these fuselages as recently as the mid-eighties to support the registration-application of A79-649/VH-ICP.
A79-474	4050	F.30 FB.31	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-674 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-474. To RSTT Wagga Wagga 02/06/65 as Instructional Airframe No.21. Obsolete fuselage and cockpit allocated to NSW ATC on 01/08/73, they had to arrange their own transport to a suitable flight. Current status and location unknown
A79-476	4018	F.30	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-876 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed on 24/04/56 to A79-476. It was converted for use as a Target Tug on 13/08/55 and given a distinct black and yellow striped paint scheme. To RSTT Wagga Wagga 17/03/58 as Instructional Airframe No.5. and Instructional Engine No 5 (Nene CAC72) Approved for disposal 12/05/71. The original Nene engine is fitted to the RAAF museum's A97-375 that is displayed as this aircraft. Displayed at Gold Coast War Museum at Mudgeeraba, Qld Purchased by Queensland Air Museum 08/91. Transported to Caloundra 05/07/92 and placed in storage. Fuselage pod undergone restoration Currently on display at Queensland Air Museum Queensland Air Museum's history of A79-476 The RAAF Museum at Point Cook has A79-375 displayed as Target Tug A79-476/876
A79-484	4004	F.30	On 18/04/1950 while Brian "Blackjack" Walker (HDH Test pilot) was testing Vampire A79-484 he landed after he's radio had failed. Unbeknown to him there was a Tiger Moth (VH-CGK/A17-53) on long finals with the instructor under the hood performing an instrument landing. The Tiger collected the Vampire as it landed with the propeller smashing through the Vampire cockpit canopy. All on board survived with minor injuries. The Tiger was written off but the Vampire was repaired and delivered to the RAAF six months later. Disposed of 05/10/61. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW. Cleared from Tocumwal 19/04/65.
A79-487	4007	F.30	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-687 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-487. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW.
A79-514	4077	FB.31	Sold 05/10/61. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW.
A79-520	4063	FB.31	Approval for disposal given 11/05/60. To be disposed in-situ at Pearce and not converted to scrap.
A79-529	4022	F.30	Instructional airframe No. 6 RSTT Wagga Noted outside awaiting disposal 04/69 Displayed on a pole outside RSL at Corowa NSW. Removed from pole and restoration initially carried out by CNAPG at Wagga Wagga. Restoration completed in Corowa and aircraft re-mounted on pole at RSL. Currently on display Corowa NSW
A79-536	4052	F.30 FB.31	Served with 25 SQN. Crashed RAAF Pearce 18/09/55. Pilot FLTOFF R J Williams (Citizen Air Force). Approval given for conversion to components 28/11/56.
A79-550	4046	F.30 FB.31	Approval for disposal 05/10/61. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW.
A79-552	4062	FB.31	Served with 25 SQN. Forced landing Caversham, WA on 17/07/54 due to engine faiure. Approval for conversion to components 11/11/54.
A79-560	4003	F.30	Served with ARDU. Crashed 26/04/51 1/2 mile south of Laverton. Stalled while turning on base leg. Aircraft completly destroyed and burnt. Pilot PLTOFF K A J Edwards killed. Approval given 07/06/57 for conversion to components.
A79-564	4058	FB.31	May also of had serial A79-58. Crashed approx 8 miles south-east of Darwin NT 03/09/58. Pilot AIRCDT W M Kennedy killed. Approval given 14/11/56 to convert aircraft to components.
A79-567	4033	F.30	May also of had serial A79-33. Crashed at Werribee Racecourse Vic 11/03/53 when aircraft flicked and spun when pilot tried too tight turn to regain formation. Pilot FLTLT E H Luder (033456) killed. Approval given 07/05/53 to convert aircraft to components.
A79-586	4005	F.30	Served with 2 OTU. Crashed on 19/09/52 5 miles north of Williamtown, 1½ miles east of Ringwood Strip. Aircraft spinning from 16,000 feet from top of loop. Pilot SGT H Edwards killed. Approval given 13/11/52 for conversion to components .
A79-593	4071	FB.31	1/12/52 Received 2AD ex-deHavilland Issued to 2OTU 22/12/52 9/01/58 To 1AD Det.B (Tocumwal) 17/08/61 to RSTT Wagga Wagga as Instructional Airframe No.14 Approved for disposal 11/02/70. Displayed on pole at Wingham NSW.
A79-600	4121	T.33 T.35	Previously A79-836, modified to T.35 and serial change to A79-600 on the production line. To de Havilland at Bankstown 01/12/67 for conversion to components.
A79-601	4122	T.35	Crashed 15/08/57 into the Castlereagh State Forest, 5 nm south-southeast of RAAF Richmond, NSW. Flying Officer Gavin Collins suffered loss of control during post-contractor acceptance test flight. According to Flightpath Magazine, Vol.6 No.1 " A left hand spin was carried out without problem. A right hand spin was initiated from 30,000 feet when the aircraft rolled on to its back and an uncontrollable inverted spin developed. The rate of rotation increased and the dive steepened. The front windscreen misted over and after one more failed attempt at recovery the pilot made the decision to eject at 10,000 feet" He was the first RAAF pilot to eject from a Vampire. Pilot ejected at 5,000 ft and 100 kts with only minor injuries. RAAF Ejection number 12. Ejection seat was retained as a training aid..
A79-602	4123	T.35	Put up for disposal, RAAF Laverton, Victoria, 17/6/70. Total time 2925 hours. Was registered N11920 22/12/1970 to Westair International at Bloomfield, Colorado USA but was never exported. To Pearce Dunn's Warbirds Aviation Museum, Mildura, Victoria, 1980-1983. To Lincoln Nitschke 09/83. Currently on display Greenock, SA.
A79-603	4124	T.35	Served at RAAF Base Pearce WA with 1AFTS from 05/05/58. Retired from flying service at what was now called 2 FTS on 30/06/69. Became Training Airframe TA-38. In 03/74 it was mounted on a pole outside the Officers Mess (not outside the base). In 1984 a refurbishment was undertaken with the plywood cockpit structure encased in a fibreglass covering to provide protection from the weather. In 2001 it was decided to refurbish the Vampire again for the upcoming RAAF 80th Anniversary celebrations. A scaffold was constructed and the fibreglass was being peeled away when the nose section broke away from the rear cockpit bulkhead. The whole aircraft had to be removed from the pole. Parts of -603 will be used in the rebuild of -620. The fuselage pod of -620 fitted with the flying surfaces of -603 was on display at RAAF Pearce 05/2012 This is destined to be transported to RAAHC sometime in 2018
A79-604	4125	T.35	Served with 1 AFTS. Crashed 24/05/60 near RAAF Pearce WA. Loss of control in IFC. Pilot CDT K. Williams ejected at 6,000 ft with only minor injuries. RAAF Ejection number 16.
A79-605	4126	T.35	Served with 1 AFTS. On 29/11/63 it was requested this aircraft should be considered for the conversion to components as it was damaged as a result of a recent accident. However no details of the accident are given, On 29/01/64 approval was given to convert to components.
A79-606	4127	T.35	Previously Training Airframe TA-34. Once located at the WA Aviation Museum. Located at Belmont WA. The booms of the earlier Belmont ATC resident A79-606 carrying marks TA-34 are visible on a property on Stirling Crescent, Hazelmere just next to a bridge on the Swan River, the pod is no longer visible and has been placed in a shed close by. Current status and location unknown.
A79-607	4128	T.35	Served with CFS. Part of The Red Sales 1961-62, Crashed 15/08/62. Crew; FLTLT P.A. Young O32516 (pilot), FLTLT M. Dunbar O33652 (crew). 15/08/62 was a black day for the RAAF when six pilots and four aircraft from the Red Sales aerobatic team were lost at RAAF East Sale, Vic. while training for Air Force Week celebrations. Reports indicated that the team were performing a low level barrel roll in diamond formation when they impacted the ground. Killed were FLTLT R.H. Jones (Leader), FLTLT P.A. Young & FLTLT M. Dunbar (left), FLTLT Hearnden (right) and FLTLT Burke & FLGOFF Goss (Tail).
A79-608	4129	T.35	To 16 FLT NSW ATC for use as training aid, Instructional Airframe No. 48. Purchased 07/86 by Helicopter Resources Tyabb, Vic. Was under restoration whilst on display at Classic Fighter Jets Museum, SA. Reported for sale 2000. Current status and location unknown
A79-609	4055	F.30 FB.31	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-609 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-409. For details look under that serial
A79-609	4130	T.35	Performing his first night solo flight 21/04/60 CDT Taylor misread the altimeter during a touch and go. His aircraft struck trees and crashed.
A79-610	4131	T.35	Crashed 13/12/57 6 nm south of RAAF Richmond NSW. The de Havilland pilot, Mr. E Shaw was unable to recover from spin during pre-delivery test flight and ejected at about 10,000 ft without injury. RAAF Ejection number 14.
A79-611	4133	T.35	Into storage East Sale 15/04/64. To Hawker de Havilland Bankstown 21/12/67 for conversion to components.
A79-612	4134	T.35	RSTT Wagga 1986. Was displayed on gate at RAAF base. Displayed up a pole in a park at Wagga Wagga NSW in 1998. Was damaged on the port side, but repaired and placed back up the pole. Taken down 02/2018 to allow road widening. Placed on the ground and was graffiti attacked the first night. 14/02/2018 replaced on pole after (according to City of Wagga) "The plane was cleaned and having the canopy repaired and replaced and other minor maintenance works were completed. It was also assessed for any future maintenance needs"
A79-613	4135	T.35	Approved for disposal 20/01/70. Put up for disposal RAAF Laverton 17/6/70. Total time 2925 hours. Exported to USA Westair International, Broomfield, CO, Aug. 1970-1971. - Registered as N11921. CofA 17/7/72 Arthur W. McDonnell, Mojave, CA, 1972. Ascher Ward, Van Nuys, CA, 1982-1983. Alan G. Preston, Dallas, TX, July 1983. Preston Air Museum, Dallas, TX, July 1983. J. Duncan/Microjet Airshows, Miami, FL, 1986. William G. Dilley/Spectra Sonics, Ogden, UT, Feb. 1987-1990. Current status unknown.
A79-614	4136	T.35	Served 1 AFTS. Listed for disposal 23/01/70 Noted in Krasnosteins Scrap Metal, Perth 08/71.
A79-615	4137	T.35	Into storage at Pearce 25/02/66. To Hawker de Havilland Guildford 01/12/67 for conversion to components. Residual airframe allocated to RAAF Pearce for utilization as fire training and rescue training.
A79-616	4138	T.35	29/04/58 received 2AD ex de Havilland 5/05/58 to Central Flying School at East Sale 10/64 to de Havilland Bankstown for fatigue repair 24/05/65 returned to East Sale 20/01/70 disposal approved Put up for disposal RAAF Laverton 17/6/70. Total time 1945 hours. Stored dismantled in open near Laverton 06/71 Exported to USA. Westair International, Broomfield, CO, 07/70 to 1972 Registered as N11922 1976 To Curtis Everett, Greta LA 1976-1978 stored dismantled Tuscon Az 2/84 to 1995 James E Moody Atascadero CA There is a Vampire marked as A79-616 at the RAAF Museum, Point Cook This is a composite built by the Maintenance Squadron at East Sale in the mid 1990s It used parts from a number of Vampires including A79-827 Displayed at East Sale as part of RAAF 75th Anniversary Open Day and then sent to Point Cook where it remains on display
A79-617	4139	T.35	Delivered to the RAAF on 21/05/58 and was put into service with the Central Flying School at East Sale in Victoria. It was subsequently transferred to No. 1 Advance Flying Training School at Pearce in WA. The aircraft served most of its RAAF time in the west until disposed of in 01/70. The aircraft was exported to the USA where it was maintained in flying condition and operated privately as N11923 until it was acquired by David Lowy in 1998 Imported back to Australia and located at Temora Aviation Museum, NSW, flying as VH-VAM. A79-617 made an appearance at the Fleet Air Arm's 60th anniversary airshow at NAS Nowra on 26/10/2008 wearing Navy titles, carrying the serial A79-842 and "NW" tailcodes Current at Temora Aviation Museum but hasn't flown for many years.
A79-618	4140	T.35	Approved for disposal 20/01/70. Put up for disposal RAAF Laverton 17/6/70. Total time 2605 hours. Exported to USA. Westair International, Broomfield, CO, Aug. 1970-1972. - Registered as N11924. Robert A. Mitchum, Broomfield, CO, 1972. Crosby Enterprises Inc, Wauwatosa, WI, 1976. CofA 27/07/78. Vampire Mk.35W Inc., Miami, FL, Mar. 1984. Preston Air Museum Inc, Dallas, TX, Feb. 1985-1986. J. Duncan/Microjet Airshows, Miami, FL, Apr. 1986-1988. Sherman Aircraft Sales, West Palm Beach, FL, Feb. 1988. Red Steverson, Haskell, OK, May 1989. Ernest J. Saviano, Arlington, TX, Jan. 1990. Named "Shamu". Registered to Merle Maine, Ontario, Oregon. 24/05/96 Was advertised for sale 03/2014
A79-619	4141	T.35	Served with 1 AFTS. Listed for disposal 23/01/70. Noted in Krasnosteins Scrap Metal, Perth 08/71.
A79-620	4142	T.35	Previously Training Airframe TA-35. AIRTC Claremont WA in 1974. Was located in Belmont, Perth WA marked as A79-962 (not a real serial). The fuselage pod of -620 fitted with the flying surfaces of -603 was on display at RAAF Pearce 05/2012 The remainder of -620 is now at the Amberley Heritage Centre awaiting restoration
A79-621	4143	T.35	To Hawker deHavilland Guildford 01/12/67 for conversion to components. Conversion completed by 24/05/68. In Kenwick scrap yard 04/69 Was mounted on its nose as an adverting sign, cut down by vandals and then left derelict in a paddock on Nicholson Road, Canning Vale in the 70's.
A79-622	4060	FB.31	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-622 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-422. For details look under that serial.
A79-622	4144	T.35	Received 10/07/58 22/07/58 Engine flamed out at 26,000 feet, relight unsuccessful and force landed at Richmond. Served at CFS East Sale 1958 to 1968 To 1AFTS Pearce 09/68 Into storage 01/11/68 at RAAF Pearce. Approved for disposal 10/02/70. Noted in Krasnosteins Scrap Metal, Perth 08/71.
A79-623	4145	T.35	To RSTT 18/07/68 as Instructional Airframe No. 29. Was on display at RAAF Forrest Hill, Wagga Wagga NSW. Reported fitted with booms and tail of A79-804 It is located at Heartbreak Ridge Skirmish range, Richmond Road, Marsden Park NSW. Nose, tail boom and wings separated and sitting on ground in open. 07/2017 had been moved inside the paint ball range, with bits scattered about the place for paintballers to hide behind. The paintball property had been sold and we being cleared for housing development. The Vampire was about to be bulldozed into the ground when its remains were saved by Steven Demanuele Some doubt has been raised as to the actual identity of this Vampire with a number of panels marked A79-824 Undoubtedly more to come on this story.
A79-624	4146	T.35	Served with 1 AFTS. Approved for disposal 20/01/70. F Total time 2475 hours. Exported to USA 14/01/71. Westair International, Broomfield, CO, Aug. 1970-1972. Registered as N11925 Mercer Aviation Inc, Kalamazoo, MI, 1972. Carried titles "Mystery Jet" on nose. CofA 10/06/75. Lawrence W. Borret, Las Vegas, NV, 1976. Converted to eight seater Jetcraft "Mystery Jet II" at Las Vegas. Noted derelict, Van Nuys, CA, 1978 Registered to Don Bateman 3/11/80 - Open storage, Las Vegas, 1990. Current status unknown.
A79-625	4147	T.35	Served with CFS. Engine stalled after being damaged by foreign object (FOD). Crashed 17/11/59 at East Sale, Vic. Crew; FLTLT H.O. Wilson (Pilot), PLTOFF J.J. Franks.
A79-626	4148	T.35	Part of The Telstars Aerobatic Team 1966/67. To Hawker de Havilland Bankstown for conversion to components 01/12/67.
A79-627	4149	T.35	Served with ARDU. On 07/09/70 became instructional airframe No.44. at RAAF Townsville, Qld. Ended up being used for fire training. Complete destruction occurring by 30/07/74.
A79-628	4150	T.35	Served with CFS. Part of The Red Sales 1961-62, Crashed 15/08/62. Crew; FLTLT P. Hearnden O38936. 15/08/62 was a black day for the RAAF when six pilots and four aircraft from the Red Sales aerobatic team were lost at RAAF East Sale, Vic. while training for Air Force Week celebrations. Reports indicated that the team were performing a low level barrel roll in diamond formation when they impacted the ground. Killed were FLTLT R.H. Jones (Leader), FLTLT P.A. Young & FLTLT M. Dunbar (left), FLTLT Hearnden (right) and FLTLT Burke & FLGOFF Goss (Tail).
A79-629	4151	T.35	Served with CFS. Part of The Red Sales 1961-62, Crashed 15/08/1962. Crew; FLTLT R.H. Jones O22203. 15/08/62 was a black day for the RAAF when six pilots and four aircraft from the Red Sales aerobatic team were lost at RAAF East Sale, Vic. while training for Air Force Week celebrations. Reports indicated that the team were performing a low level barrel roll in diamond formation when they impacted the ground. Killed were FLTLT R.H. Jones (Leader), FLTLT P.A. Young & FLTLT M. Dunbar (left), FLTLT Hearnden (right) and FLTLT Burke & FLGOFF Goss (Tail).
A79-630	4152	T.35	30/10/58 Received 2AD ex de-Havilland 3/11/58 to Base Squadron East Sale. Served with Central Flying School 26/06/61 to de Havilland for modifications 11/08/61 return to East Sale 18/07/62 to de Havilland for fatigue repair 15/1/63 return to East Sale 14/09/66 to 81 Wing 19/10/66 to East Sale 1/08/67 Airframe approaching 2000 hours, held pending further advice 4/12/67 approval conversion of airframe to components upon reaching its fatigue life Residual to be used for fire fighting and rescue training at RAAF Laverton 12/01/68 Held East Sale No further details
A79-631	4153	T.35	Served with 1 AFTS RAAF Pearce Approved for disposal 20/01/70. Put up for disposal, RAAF Laverton 17/6/70. Total time 2636 hours. Exported to USA. Westair International, Broomfield, CO, Aug. 1970-1972. - Registered as N11926. Edwin Dye, Devine, TX, 1976. Wayne Dye Inc, Helotes, TX, 08/78-01/87. Charles R. Parnell/Mission Motors, Universal City, TX, 01/87-1990. C of A issued 10/06/1988. Combat Jets Flying Museum, Houston, TX, 1990-1992. - Flew in Zimbabwe AF scheme. EAA Aviation Foundation, Oshkosh, WI, 1992-1993. Registered 21/08/2003 to James Moodey, San Miguel, California. Current status unknown.
A79-632	4154	T.35	Held at East Sale 12/01/68. To fire dump Cockpit pod rescued although burnt around lower structure In the late 80s early 90s underwent some restoration in the garage of a Canberra resident By 1995/96 much of the damage had been repaired and the cockpit was undergoing a refit No further information
A79-633	4074	FB.31	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-633 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-433. For details look under that serial.
A79-633	4155	T.35	Served with 1AFTS. Aircraft struck ground soon after take off 21/11/67 near RAAF Pearce, at Bullsbrook W.A. Crew; CDTAC E.W. Best.
A79-634	4156	T.35	To Hawker de Havilland Guildford 01/12/67. Approval for disposal 13/07/68. Noted in Krasnosteins Scrap Metal, Perth 08/71.
A79-635	4157	T.35	Served with 1 AFTS. Approved for disposal 20/01/70. Put up for disposal, RAAF Laverton, Victoria, 17/6/70. Total time 1964 hours. Exported to USA. Westair International, Broomfield, CO, Aug. 1970-1972. Registered as N11927. Dennis M. Sherman, West Palm Beach, FL, 1972. Registered N35DS to Country Club Investment and Development Co. Inc. on 22/04/1977. 09/2015 to undergo a static restoration by Fairmont State University Flying Falcons (West Virginia, USA)
A79-636	4158	T.35	To RAAF Museum Point Cook, Vic 25/06/70. Became Instructional Airframe No.41. Refurbished by 21 SQN. at RAAF Laverton. Registered VH-HLF from 25/02/88 and flew with RAAF Historic Flight. RAAF Museum, Point Cook Vic. Currently grounded due to wings being out of fatigue life Stored at RAAF Museum, Point Cook.
A79-637	4159	T.35	Part of The Telstars Aerobatic Team 1966/67. Approved for disposal 20/01/70. Sold to Arnold Glass 08/70 Was at Dubbo NSW. Was owned by the HARS Chaplain, the late Fr Jeremy Flynn. Under restoration to fly by HARS members and Bestrak Aviation, registered as VH-FJW (Father Jeremy's Wish) from 11/12/97. Currently under restoration to airworthiness at HARS Albion Park.
A79-638	4160	T.35	Into long term storage at RAAF Pearce. Approved for disposal 23/01/70. Currently on display at Beverley Aeronautical Museum, WA.
A79-639	4161	T.35	Came in contact with RAAF vehicle 209513 at Pearce in WA 15/10/59. Approved for disposal 20/01/70. Put up for disposal RAAF Laverton 17/6/70. Total time 2627 hours. Exported to USA. Westair International, Broomfield, CO, 08/70-1976. Registered N11928. Owned by Bill Lamberton in 1996 Fuselage from A79-639 mated with the flying surfaces off A79-654. When airworthy it will have the identity of A79-654 N11932
A79-640	4162	T.35	To RSTT Wagga Wagga 18/07/68 as Instructional Airframe No. 28. To 1 Central Ammunition Depot at Kingswood 19/12/79 as training aid. Still held at 1 CAMD 12/88. Sold to local scrap yard Components acquired by HARS as spares source for restoration to fly of A79-637.
A79-641	4163	T.35	Served with 2 FTS. Crashed 22/04/69 8 nm northeast of RAAF Pearce WA. Overheat and fire warning light illuminated during night solo training sortie. Pilot ejected without injury. Crew; CDT I. Watson. RAAF Ejection number 35.
A79-642	4164	T.35	To RSTT Wagga as Instructional Airframe No.25. Approved for disposal 16/02/77. Mounted on the pole at HdH's Bankstown factory In 1998 it was replaced by Vampire XA167 as it was considered suitable for restoration to flying status It was then transferred to the HdH apprentice school, and then to the company historic flying operations, Then sold to Harold Thomas. Was at Camden Aviation Museum till 08/00. Acquired by Temora Aviation museum to assist with the operational maintenance of A79-617
A79-643	4165	T.35	Served with 1 AFTS. Crashed 07/12/65 2 nm northeast of RAAF Pearce, WA In-flight fire warning. Pilot ejected at 500 ft and 130 kts with only minor injuries. Crew; FLGOFF A Perry. RAAF Ejection number 27. A Vampire marked A79-643 was on display mounted on a plinth at the de Havilland (now Boeing) factory at Bankstown NSW.is XA167
A79-644	4166	T.35	Approved for disposal 20/01/70. Put up for disposal RAAF Laverton 17/6/70. Total time 2514 hours. Exported to USA. CofA 15/06/71. Westair International, Broomfield, CO, Aug. 1970-1976. Registered as N11929. Dayton Air Taxi, Dayton, OH, 1976-1987. Indiana Museum of Military History, Indianapolis, IN, 1987-1990 Current status and location unknown.
A79-645	4167	T.35	Approved for disposal 20/01/70. Put up for disposal, RAAF Laverton, Victoria, 17/06/70. Total time 2716 hours. Exported to USA. Westair International, Broomfield, CO, Aug. 1970-1972. Registered as N11930. Age Leasing Corp, 25/03/74. John O. Sheeran, Plum City, WI, 1976. CofA 28/06/78 Edward C. Steed, Bedford & Manchester, NH, Jan. 1983-1991. - Flown as RAF/WH930/ES930. Lake Air Inc, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2002. US registration cancelled 1/04/2003. Now based at SDTF Tatui, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
A79-646	4168	T.35	11/12/61 to 2AD for dismantling in preparation for shipment to Malaysia 2/1/62 78Wing ( no record of how shipped, probably Hercules) 17/5/66 to 1AFTS Pearce. Approved for disposal 14/01/70. Put up for disposal RAAF Laverton 17/6/70. Total time 1024 hours. Exported to USA. Westair International, Broomfield, CO, Aug. 1970-1976. - Registered as N11931. Robert R. Redding, Houston, TX, 1972. Redding International Inc, Houston, TX, 1984-1986. Rick E. sharpe, Manvel, TX, 1987-1988. FOAG Inc, Breckenridge, TX, June 1989-1992. Restored by Rick Panozzo, flying as N4445D.
A79-647	4169	T.35	Served with 1 AFTS. To Hawker de Havilland Guildford 01/12/67 for conversion to components. Sold to a private owner at Kenwick WA. Current status and location unknown.
A79-648	4170	T.35	Flew with Telstars Display Team. To Hawker de Havilland Bankstown 01/12/67 for conversion to components. Cockpit was reported at the Camden Museum of Aviation but this is incorrect (maybe mistaken identification of A79-642?)
A79-649	4171	T.35	Approved for disposal 20/01/70. Sold to Arnold Glass 08/70 Restored to airworthiness by Jacani Pty Ltd Bankstown. First flight 19/09/86. Registered VH-ICP 26/09/86 to 21/01/91 Exported to New Zealand 20/11/90 and flying as ZK-VAM.
A79-650	4026	F.30	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-650 but when this clashed with a Vampire trainer serial it was changed to A79-450. For details look under that serial.
A79-650	4172	T.35	3/09/59 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 7/09/59 To 2(F)OCU ex 2AD 4/11/59 To CFS East Sale ex 2(F)OCU Part of The Red Sales 1961-62, Crashed 15/08/62. Crew; FLTLT M.T. Burke O34493 (pilot), FLTLT D.S. Gow O214491. 15/08/62 was a black day for the RAAF when six pilots and four aircraft from the Red Sales aerobatic team were lost at RAAF East Sale, Vic. while training for Air Force Week celebrations. Reports indicated that the team were performing a low level barrel roll in diamond formation when they impacted the ground. Killed were FLTLT R.H. Jones (Leader), FLTLT P.A. Young & FLTLT M. Dunbar (left), FLTLT Hearnden (right) and FLTLT Burke & FLGOFF Goss (Tail).
A79-651	4173	T.35	Received 09/59 28/10/59 to 34 (Special Transport) Squadron, Canberra 13/11/59 to 1 AFTS Pearce ex 34 (ST) Sqn. 3/06/69 to 2FTS Approval for disposal 10/02/70. Acquired by the Rotary Club of Geraldton WA but abandoned at the town airport 05/71, Was preserved by Geraldton Chamber of Commerce. Currently on display at Beverley Aeronautical Museum, WA. This museum has now closed down. Any new on the Vampire would be welcome.
A79-652	4174	T.35	15/10/59 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 20/10/59 to 1 AFTS Pearce To Hawker de Havilland Guildford 1/12/67. Approval for disposal 13/07/68. Noted in Krasnosteins Scrap Metal, Perth 08/71.
A79-653	4175	T.35	30/11/59 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 15/12/60 to 1 AFTS Pearce According to aircraft status card aircraft "crashed, exploded and burned whilst on a training flight" 21/01/66. MIDN A.H.Hammond killed. the date recorded as 20/01/1966 (It was a night flight) From Phil Thompson "Briefly the story is that due to the known precession of the Vampire Attitude Indicator during the Takeoff Run, it was known to allow for that by - after liftoff at night - to fly with about a five degree to port attitude with nose slightly higher than usual for climb. This overrode the precession which - if followed - would cause the aircraft to fly as Hammond did - to the right and down. All Vampire students were shown this effect by flying towards the hills (with instructor) during the day. They all pointed to the same black spot in the hills to the east of the airfield (we all took off on RW 36)."
A79-654	4176	T.35	Received 25/11/59 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 27/11/59 to East Sale ex 2AD Part of The Telstars Aerobatic Team 1966/67. 18/06/69 TO 1AD (Laverton) Submission for disposal 11/12/69 Disposal approved 20/01/70 Sold RAAF Laverton 17/6/70. Exported to USA. Westair International, Broomfield, CO, Aug. 1970-1971. Registered as N11932. Mercer Aviation, Kalamazoo, MI, 1972. Jimmie Moe, 22/07974. Don Bateman, Las Vegas, NV, 1974-1984. - Stored, Van Nuys, CA, 1979. Mark E. Foster, Aurora, CO, 1986. Bill Lamberton 02/87 Registered to Pacific Flying Service Inc. of Mercer Island, WA on 12/07/91. CofA 16/05/95. Fuselage from A79-639 mated with the flying surfaces off A79-654. When airworthy it will have the identity of A79-654 N11932
A79-655	4177	T.35	25/11/59 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 27/11/59 to 1AFTS Pearce, WA ex 2AD Served with 1AFTS 1959-1967 To Hawker de Havilland Guildford 01/12/67 for conversion to components.
A79-656	4178	T.35	23/12/59 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 6/01/60 to 2(F)OCU ex 2AD 26/06/60 to ARDU 3/05/68 to 1AFTS Pearce, WA ex ARDU 15/06/69 to 1AD 15/07/69 to ARDU 7/09/70 To Queensland SQN Air Training Corp as Instructional Airframe No. 43. 30/06/74 to 7 Stores Depot, Toowoomba Qld. Still held 7SD as of 12/85. Reported as in store at RAAF Amberley Heritage Centre but they say they don't have it Current location and condition unknown,
A79-657	4179	T.35	23/12/59 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 6/01/60 to Base Squadron East Sale Flew with Telstars Display Team, 1/03/68 to 1AFTS Pearce, WA 18/06/69 to 1AD 20/01/70 Approved for disposal. 17/06/70 Put up for disposal RAAF Laverton. Total time 1948 hours. 08/70 Purchased by Westair International, Broomfield, CO. and exported to USA. 1970-1972 Registered as N11933. 1974-1984 Bradley Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT. 1984-1989 New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT. \| 1989 Louis Alex, Rockland, ME. 11/90 Re-registered as N6528Z Currently on display again at the New England Aviation Museum Windsor Locks, CT
A79-658	4180	T.35	18/01/60 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 9/03/60 to 76 (F) Squadron 27/02/61 transferred to 81 Wing 3/02/66 to 1AFTS Pearce, WA 15/07/68 To RSTT Wagga Wagga as Instructional Airframe No.30. Transferred to No.1 Central Ammunition Depot at Kingswood NSW 12/79 for use as training aid. Status card shows still held 1 CAMD 12/88. Under restoration at Amberley c1991/92 To RAAF Museum Point Cook Sold to Ron Schneider. Rupanyup, Vic.
A79-659	4181	T.35	5/02/60 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 9/03/60 to 76 (F) Squadron 27/02/61 transferred to 81 Wing 29/05/62 to 1AFTS Pearce, WA 18/07/68 to RSTT Wagga Wagga as Instructional No.27 17/01/74 Status card states: "Required for National Aviation Museum, to be prepared for presentation, storage and transfer to register of exhibits" 22/03/74 "Wagga advised this a/c to be retained at RSTT until its use as training aid has lapsed. On completion of use Wagga is to advise HQ to enable allotment to Register of Exhibits" 1/07/74 "availability of this aircraft dependant on RSTT receiving GSE for support of Sabre aircraft. Unlikely to be before 12/74" Still held RSTT 06/75 and 10/75 8/11/76 allocated to Point Cook as display aircraft 1/06/77 still held Base Squadron Wagga 27/08/77 to Point Cook by road (along with A79-733) Was on displayed at RAAF Museum, Point Cook. Sold to Jeff Trappett Currently under restoration at Traralgon Airport, Vic.
A79-660	4182	T.35	1/03/60 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 9/03/60 to 76 (F) Squadron 27/02/61 transferred to 81 Wing 3/02/66 to 1AFTS Pearce, WA Disposed 23/01/70 Was located at the TVW-7 Museum in Perth. Became part of the collection of the now defunct West Australian Museum of Aviation located at Jandakot Airport Reported as VH-HTS. (A79-663 with wings of -660 located at Bill's Machinery in Gnangara Road, Wanneroo.) There was a fuselage marked as A79-660 in a building in Holt .ACT. Previously owned by Dave Perrott in Melbourne who adds "Fitted with ejection seats are out of A79-832 (has serial printed on sides of seats near head rests ) , the canopy that came with it is from A79-826 , looking at pics in Vampire listing it appears that this canopy is not the same one fitted when it was on display at Holt ACT." Then owned by Dick Winterburn's Derelict Aircraft Museum at Launching Place (previously Heathcote), Vic . Sold 05/2016 Currently owned by Steven Demanuele (along with A79-840)
A79-661	4183	T.35	4/03/60 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 2/05/60 to 1AFTS Pearce, WA 14/10/60 to Base Sqn Williamtown 20/02/61 to 76 (F) Squadron 27/02/61 transferred to 81 Wing 27/07/61 to East Sale Flew with Red Sales Display Team 1961/62 3/07/68 to 1AFTS Pearce, WA 9/11/69 to 2 (F)OCU Flew with Telstars Display Team. 23/11/70 To 2 Stores Depot as Instructional Airframe No.49. Still held at 2SD 12/88. Displayed on a pole outside the officers mess at Regents Park. Was dismantled at Regents Park in Sept and Oct 1994 by de Havilland Australia Historical Group members. Some restoration work was completed by DHAHG at various sites around Bankstown airport from 1995 – 2004. While it was for some time allocated to the Bankstown museum, it was never actually located on the museum site. Fuselage pod and wings noted at HARS Albion Park 08/2008 Exported to USA and currently on display at Pima Air and Space Museum Originally displayed outside with incorrect nose number 57 05/2018 has had cosmetic refurishment, nose number corrected to 61 and mounted inside above the rostrum stage
A79-662	4184	T.35	1/03/60 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 2/05/60 to 1AFTS Pearce, WA Served with 1AFTS 1960-1967 To Hawker de Havilland Guildford 01/12/67 for conversion to components. Residual airframe allocated to RAAF Pearce for utilization as fire training and rescue training.
A79-663	4185	T.35	3/05/60 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 6/06/60 to ARDU 27/10/61 to 1AFTS Pearce, WA 6/07/62 to ARDU 12/01/65 to 1AFTS 7/01/69 to short term storage pending disposal 23/01/70 Disposed Noted in Krasnosteins Scrap Metal, Perth 08/71. Was VH-HRR and Later VH-HRT. On display at Bill's Machinery in Gnangara Road, Wanneroo WA. (Fitted with wings of A79-660)
A79-664	4186	T.35	6/05/60 Received 2AD ex de Havilland 19/05/60 to East Sale Flew with Red Sales Display Team 1961/62 8/07/68 to 1AFTS Pearce, WA 19/01/70 to WA ATC as Instructional No.36. 31/07/73 Held in very poor condition by Fremantle Flight, ATC. Still held by WA AIRTC 12/85 10/86 sold to Alan Neal Motors Was on display at Big Gun Trucks, Midland, WA. Was located at Hazelmere WA. Painted white with blue stripes. Has 4 yellow "kill" marks on cockpit. Purchased from Jason Cockayne by Tristan Masterson. The restoration was too involved for Mr Masterson and he offered it for sale on eBay in 11/04. Sold to aircraft engineer Dean Mackey of Bankstown, NSW. On 20/08/2005 it was sold on eBay for US$2025. Current location and status unknown.
A79-665	4187	T.35	Was located at the TVW-7 Museum in Perth. Became part of the collection of the now defunct West Australian Museum of Aviation located at Jandakot Airport. It was restored by 25 Sqn at RAAF Pearce for the museum. In 1994 it was advertised for sale at $20,000. To Craig Turner. Presently owned by HARS. On display Aviex 2001 Bankstown. Was on display at Australian Aviation Museum, Bankstown NSW. Currently in ground running condition at HARS Albion Park
A79-666	4188	T.35	Served with 1 AFTS Pearce WA. To RSTT Wagga Wagga 18/07/68 as Instructional Airframe No. 24. Still held RSTT 12/88. Later transferred by road to 21 Sqn at RAAF Laverton as a source of spares in the airworthy restoration of A79-636. Currently under restoration for static display at RAAF Townsville Heritage Centre
A79-667	4189	T.35	25/10/62 2AD dismantled for shipment to 78 Wing Butterworth, aircraft is replacement for A79-803. 27/5/66 to 1AFTSServed with 1 AFTS. Crashed into sea off Garden Island 13/02/68 (35 nm southwest of RAAF Pearce WA) after loss of control during compressibility flight. Pilot ejected over water at 10,000 ft and 400 kts with only minor injuries. Crew; CDT Peter Jabornicky. RAAF Ejection number 31.
A79-668	4190	T.35	Served with 1AFTS Pearce WA. 14/7/65 CDT(AC) Parsons, 55 Pilot Course, experiences engine failure shortly after becoming airborne off runway 18, RAAF Pearce. On converting speed to height he is able to make a workable high downwind position for a successful forced landing back onto runway 18. Combustion chamber liner failure and disintegration had caused the turbine to shed all but three blades. To Hawker de Havilland, Guildford 01/12/67 for conversion to components. Residual airframe allocated to RAAF Pearce for utilization as fire training and rescue training.
A79-673	?	T.35	Reported at Bankstown 1974. This is not a valid serial. I think it is a mistaken identity of HAR's A79-637 also located at Bankstown.
A79-674	4050	F.30 FB.31	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-674 but when this came within with the Vampire trainer serial range it was changed to A79-474. For details look under that serial.
A79-687	4007	F.30	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-687 but when this came within with the Vampire trainer serial range it was changed to A79-487. For details look under that serial.
A79-704	4035	F.30 FB.31	Received 2 AD 08/10/51. Allocated to 2 OTU 04/04/52. Returned to 2 AD 03/54. To 21 Sqn 07/01/55. On 24/08/56 the port tyre blew on landing at Laverton. The undersides were buckled and the port drop tank damaged. Repaired and returned to 21 Sqn service 23/11/56. In another incident at Laverton on 09/05/58 the power was unable to be reduced below 10,000 revs. due to suspected throttle linkage malfunction. To 1AD 21/03/60 and held in general reserve. On 14/04/60 Dept of Air requested disposal of airframe and installed Nene 89. Allocated to ARL for fatigue testing 02/06/61
A79-733	4079	FB.31	To RSTT Wagga Wagga 17/08/61 approval given for conversion to Instructional Airfame No.17 with installed Nene Instructional No. 72. Held Wagga 1/04/64. 6/11/72 transferred from RSTT to Wagga storage. The Vampire marked as A79-375 that was displayed on pole at Wagga was actually A79-733. These two Vampires have confused identities. At some stage the tail groups have been interchanged. The distinguishing visual clues are the wing tips. A79-375 is a F-30 and has rounded wingtips. A79-733 is a FB-31 and has clipped wingtips. This has been confirmed by the RAAF Museum's Dave Gardener in a letter to Fligthpath magazine. The confusion continued as on 30/04/74 SQNLDR Gordon RSTT Wagga advised that although aircraft A79-733 was listed as a Mk.31 Wagga have advised it is a Mk.30.(making it -375). Was held by FAA Museum at Nowra when sold to current owner Nicholas Cale in 1996. Fuselage stored at Parkes, NSW. In 09/2000 its wings were noted at the rear of Bankstown Aviation Museum.. The tail booms that caused all the confusion have been used in the restoration of the RAAF museum's A79-375.
A79-737	4023	F.30 FB.32	14/01/51 received 2AD ex-de Havilland Fitted with experimental larger wing root inlets Used for cockpit air conditioning trials (Prototype for proposed FB.32 that was not proceeded with) Crashed 06/05/55 Cooma Racecourse, NSW. Pilot FLGOFF WM Massey. To de Havilland for report on repair. To 2AD and approval sought to convert to components 09/06/55. Approval to be converted to components 11/08/55.
A79-754	4042	F.30	Served with 75 SQN. Aircraft crashed near Booral, NSW 13/02/52. Aircraft status card states "crashed on account of loss of control probably caused by anoxia" Pilot SGT T Moore (H35074) killed.
A79-762	4015	F.30	Disposed of 05/10/61. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW. Cleared from Tocumwal 19/04/65.
A79-777	4027	F.30	Served with 2 OTU. Crashed 24/03/53 on beach 3 miles north of the entrance to Tuggerah Lakes, between The Entrance and Norah Point. On 21/05/53 approval given to convert to components.
A79-796	4024	F.30	Served with 2 OCU. Disposed of 05/10/61.\| Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW. Cleared from Tocumwal 19/04/62.
A79-801	4081	T.33 T.35A	Served with 2 OCU. \| Into storage at East Sale, Vic. 22/10/65. Approval given for conversion to components 21/10/66.
A79-802	4082	T.33 T.35A	On 27/02/68 approval was given for conversion to components and use of residue for training of fire and rescue personnel at Williamtown.
A79-803	4083	T.33 T.35A	31/10/58 to 2AD for dismantling, anti corrosion treatment and packaging for shipment to 78 Wing Malaysia. 30/01/59 SS Burnside to Malaysia. 12/03/61 78 Wing Malaysia. 5/11/62 To HDH for modification.\| Into storage at East Sale, Vic. 02/09/63. Approval given for conversion to components 21/10/66.
A79-804	4084	T.33 T.35A	Was on display on gate at RAAF Wagga Wagga. Tail booms fitted to A79-623 at Wagga Wagga. Later transferred by road to 21 Sqn at RAAF Laverton as a source of spares in the airworthy restoration of A79-636. Reported to be at Bandiana Army Barracks, noted in Army Museum 02/2002. Currently at RAAF Heritage Centre, Townsville.
A79-805	4085	T.33 T.35A	Into storage at East Sale, Vic 08/07/64. Approval given for conversion to components 21/10/66.
A79-806	4086	T.33 T.35A	Into storage at East Sale, Vic 24/06/63. Approval given for conversion to components 21/10/66.
A79-807	4087	T.33 T.35A	Served with 2 OCU. To RAAF Richmond, NSW 14/12/70 as Instructional Airframe No.47. On 13/09/73 permission was sought to sell wings and tail booms as scrap and the remaining fuselage to be stored under cover to enable training during inclement weather. Approval advised 05/12/73. Acquired by HARS. Purchased by Darryl Gibbs. On loan to CNAPG Wagga Wagga, NSW.
A79-808	4088	T.33 T.35A	.To Hawker deHavilland Guildford 01/12/67 for conversion to components. With 16 Flt AIRTC in the late 70's. Noted in Krasnosteins Scrap Metal, Perth 08/71. Sea Vampire XG766 was acquired by de Havilland Aircraft UK. Because XG766 carried the Navy code 808 it has been mistakenly identified as A79-808
A79-809	4089	T.33	Served with 2 OTU. On 15/02/56 made a wheels up landing on the mud flats near Alligator Creek (near Townsville) Qld. Pilot SQNLDR J McMorrison (036133). Approval for write off 26/06/56.
A79-810	4090	T.33 T.35A	28/10/58 to 2AD for dismantling, anti corrosion treatment and packaging for shipment to 78 Wing Malaysia. 30/01/59 SS Burnside for Malaysia. 12/03/61 78 Wing Malaysia. 13/02/62 to 2AD for reassembly after transportation. Approved for disposal 10/02/70.
A79-811	4091	T.33 T.35A	Into storage at East Sale, Vic. 14/06/63. Approval given for conversion to components 21/10/66.
A79-812	4092	T.33 T.35A	Into storage at East Sale, Vic. 24/06/63. Approval given for conversion to components 21/10/66.
A79-813	4093	T.33 T.35A	On 06/10/67 approval was given for conversion to components and use of residue for training of fire and rescue personnel at Williamtown.
A79-814	4094	T.33 T.35A	On 27/02/68 approval was given for conversion to components and use of residue for training of fire and rescue personnel at Williamtown. Was at RAAF Williamtown 1974. Some parts from the instrument panel and inspection hatch live on with an Ex AIRTC Cadet.
A79-815	4095	T.33	28/09/53 allocated ex-de Havilland to 2 OTU. 21/04/55 Crashed 2 OTU and replacement aircraft requested. 12/05/55 Held u/s 2 OTU 7/07/55 Approval requested to convert airframe to components. Goblin engine 9083 allocated to de Havilland 19/07/55 Issued to OTS Rathmines ex 2 OTU 04/08/55 Approval given to convert airframe to components 1958? Remains on Rathmines Fire Dump 03/60 Some remains still on fire dump
A79-816	4096	T.33 T.35A	To Point Cook, Vic for display use 25/06/70. To 1 Stores Depot 07/03/71. Status card entry 19/03/81 reads " Reported to be beautifying the entrance to Ashley St at 1 SD." Held at 1 SD as Instructional Airframe No.42. Transferred to RAAF Museum, Point Cook on 30/10/86. Reported as being exported to Brighton VA. USA in 1989 however the tailfins, rudders, booms and elevator were offered for auction at Laverton 10/2010
A79-817	4097	T.33 T.35A	Served with 76 Sqn. Crashed near RAAF Williamtown NSW 19/05/61 Engine explosion. Pilot ejected at 1,500 ft over water without injury. Crew; PLTOFF K. Smith. RAAF Ejection number 19.
A79-818	4098	T.33 T.35A	Into storage at East Sale, Vic. 24/06/63. Approval given for conversion to components 21/10/66.
A79-819	4099	T.33 T.35A	On 19/01/70 approval for conversion to Instructional Airframe No.33 at RADSTECHA. Approval given 08/10/80 to covert to static display purposes outside RAAF Academy Cadets' Mess RAAF Point Cook. Some doubt as to if this was ever delivered. Sold to Victorian Education Department in 1985. Was on display at school camp-ground, Somers, Victoria. Acquired by Moorabbin Air Museum 01/98. The wooden parts were fairly rotten but the metal parts were good. Its best parts were used along with the best parts of A79-835 to build an aircraft to be displayed as "A79-819". (There was a memorial plaque at Somers and this will be displayed with the finished aircraft). The left over parts of both aircraft including the fuselage pod of A79-819 were acquired by Ron Schneider. Vampire marked "A79-819" is currently loaned to and on display at Benalla Aviation Museum, Vic.
A79-820	4100	T.33 T.35A	Into storage at East Sale, Vic. 24/06/63. Approval given for conversion to components 21/10/66.
A79-821	4101	T.33 T.35A	Served with 1 AFTS. Approved for disposal 10/02/70. Arrived at RAAFA Museum 28/05/70. Currently on display RAAFA Museum, Bull Creek WA.
A79-822	4102	T.33 T.35A	To Base SQN RAAF Williamtown for display as Instructional Airframe No.39. Displayed on gate until transferred to and put on display at Fighter World, RAAF Williamtown NSW. In 11/2010 it was noted as having severe deterioration of fuselage pod Dismantled and transported to RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre
A79-823	4103	T.33 T.35A	To Hawker de Havilland Guildford 01/12/67 for conversion to components. Noted in Western Trading's Kenwick scrapyard 04/69
A79-824	4104	T.33 T.35A	Held for display at 1 Stores Depot as Instructional Airframe No.37. Was displayed on pole at RAAF Tottenham, Vic. Restored to static display standard by MIL Aviation at Camden for owner Craig Turner. Offered for sale 1996. Reported as being exported to Brighton VA. USA. Current status unknown. The recovery of the Vampire marked A79-623 (see above) has revealed many panels marked A79-824
A79-825	4110	T.33 T.35A	Into storage at East Sale, Vic. 08/07/64. Approval given for conversion to components 21/10/66.
A79-826	4111	T.33 T.35A	To RSTT Wagga Wagga 18/07/68 as Instructional Airframe No. 31. To No.1 Central Ammunition Depot at Kingswood 19/12/79 as training aid. Still held at 1 CAMD 12/88. Sold to local scrap yard Components acquired by HARS as spares source for restoration to fly of A79-637.
A79-827	4112	T.33 T.35A	Issued 25/02/70 to South Australia SQN Air Training Corps as Instructional Airframe No.40. Held 03/81 at Barton Terrace, Adelaide. Approved for static display as gate guard RAAF East Sale 01/09/86. Preserved at East Sale, Vic 1992. Parts used in restoration of composite airframe now displayed as A79-616 at Point Cook
A79-828	4113	T.33 T.35A	On display Queensland Air Museum, Caloundra Qld. Queensland Air Museum's history of A79-828
A79-829	4114	T.33	Into storage at East Sale, Vic. 24/06/63. Approval given for conversion to components 21/10/66. Reported as VM-YLP?
A79-830	4115	T.33 T.35A	21/04/55 Issued 2AD ex-de Havilland 6/05/55 Forced landing vicinity of Chakola, NSW due to fuel starvation. Pilot FLTOFF CM Anson. Aircraft disassembled and recovered to 2AD from crash site. 28/03/56 Allocated Base Sqn. East Sale Date? Accident at East Sale Pilot: Sqn Ldr KC Andrews (021988) 13/08/57 to 2OCU 6/05/59 Converted to T-35A 15/11/60 to 76 Sqn. 27/02/61 transferred to 81 Wing 4/06/64 to de Havilland for fatigue repair 4/08/66 to de Havilland for bulkhead repair 18/07/67 to 2OCU 9/11/70 To RAAF Fairbairn for display as Instructional Airframe No.48. Still held 01/02/77. 02/83 Noted in outside storage Fairbairn Reported at Amberley Qld 1992? Current location and status unknown
A79-831	4116	T.33 T.35A	Into storage at 1 AD 04/66. Approval given for conversion to components 21/10/66.
A79-832	4117	T.33 T.35A	To Point Cook 18/12/70 as Instructional Airframe No.45 without an installed engine. Allocated for fire training 1/02/81. Cockpit only preserved at Salisbury SA. Wings, tail and engine covers to Sims Metal in Footscray around 1987.
A79-833	4118	T.33 T.35A	Into storage at 1 AD 19/04/66. Approval given for conversion to components 21/10/66.
A79-834	4119	T.33 T.35A	13/08/55 received 2AD ex de Havilland 19/08/55 received 1AD ex 2AD 30/09/55 received de Havilland ex 1AD 03/11/55 received 2AD for 22 Squadron 25/03/58 to de Havilland ex 22 Squadron (Converted to T.35A) 09/09/58 to 2AD ex de Havilland 03/11/58 to 2OCU ex 2AD 06/01/60 to 34 (Special Transport) Squadron 13/02/61 to de Havilland ex 34 Squadron 01/11/61 to 2AD for immediate reserve 08/10/62 to de Havilland Incorporate Vampire Mods 325 and return to 2AD 24/06/63 to East Sale ex 2AD Immediate reserve, category B storage 12/06/65 held East Sale 21/10/66 Approval given for conversion to components
A79-835	4120	T.33 T.35A	To RSTT Wagga Wagga 16/11/60 as Instructional Airframe No.15. Was on display at Moorabbin Air Museum. A79-835's best parts, including the wooden fuselage assembly, were used along with the best parts of A79-819 to build an aircraft to be displayed as A79-819. (There was a memorial plaque at Somers and this will be displayed with the finished aircraft). The left over parts of both aircraft were acquired by Ron Schnieder. Currently loaned to and on display at Benalla Aviation Museum, Vic. marked as A79-819
A79-836	4121	T.33 T.35	Modified to T.35 and serial changed to A79-600 on the production line. For details see A79-600.
A79-837 N6-837	4105	T.34 T34A	First Vampire acquired by RAN, delivered 18/06/54. Delivered as A79-837. No evidence of N6-837 being applied to aircraft \| Coded 927, 956 or 960 between 1954-58. Modified with later type canopy and ejection seats but retained original fin design We show it in photograph at Nowra coded 869 Coded 805 between 1963-67. Crashed 11/10/67 Laverton Vic. Killed were SBLT M. Lynch (Pilot) and FLGOFF S. Barkley (passenger) Noel Fenton adds "Crashed at Laverton in October 1967. The cause of the crash was the failure of the engine main thrust bearing at a critical time during takeoff. The aircraft continued beyond the runway end into the over-run. Unfortunately, it hit the railway embankment which demolished the nose of the aircraft and caused damage to one of the two full drop tanks. Burning fuel sprayed over the two crew and they died from major burns. The non-pilot (a Pilot Officer just graduated from Melbourne University) was an Engineering Officer attached to ARDU and had been posted to Point Cook for his Pilots Course a day or so earlier." . ADF-Serials team member Grahame Higgs purchased a superseded ejection seat from the aircraft, which had been replaced just prior to the accident
A79-838 N6-838	4106	T.34 T34A	Delivered 18/07/54. Purchased for £45,000. Delivered as A79-838. No evidence of N6-838 being applied to aircraft Coded 957 between 1954-58. Coded 871 and 874 between 1958-60 Modified with later type canopy and ejection seats but retained original fin design Coded 806 between 1963-68. Crashed 15/05/69, Nowra NSW. LCDR(P)Fred Goodfellow, RAN-the AEO(Air Engineering Officer) of 724 Sqdn crashed into bushland just to the west (off the runoff area) of Runway 26 at RANAS Nowra. He was attempting to land before an advancing thunderstorm from the west hit the airfield. The tricky wind conditions at the time most likely caused him to overshoot into the advancing roll cloud of the storm, where wind shear drove the climbing Vampire into the ground.The ejection seat fired partially on impact at a stalling airspeed, driving Fred into the front windscreen, causing severe paralysing injuries to him. The aircraft was a total wreck. Sold for scrap for either $70 or $100 - we have two sources of info on this, to P McElvogue of Airport West, Vic on 25/01/72.
A79-839 N6-839?	4107	T.34	Delivered 11/08/54. Delivered as A79-839. No evidence of N6-839 being applied to aircraft Crashed 6/08/56 at Nowra. The elevator had become jammed immediately after take off. The pilot's last call was that he had found the fault. In the Vampire Trainer the control for the elevator was via a chain. The dingy pack clip had dropped out and jammed the control. This effectively prevented him from bailing out. He speared in about a mile from the end of Runway 26. A dinghy knife was found in the wreckage with crush marks matching an elevator bell crank. The pilot LCDR P Dunlop was killed. Replaced by A79-842
A79-840 N6-840?	4108	T.34 T34A	Delivered 8/09/54. Purchased for £45,000. Delivered as A79-840. No evidence of N6-840 being applied to aircraft Coded 928 and 958 between 1954-58. Coded 804 from 1963 Modified with later type canopy and ejection seats but retained original fin design Withdrawn and reduced to spares 07/06/65. \| Remains sold 14/07/71 or 15/10/70 for $100 to Mr Parnell of Melton VIC, representing the Fogarty Flying Club. It was lacking ejection seats and instruments. Was on display Ballarat Aviation Museum Vic 1992. Owned by P Crowther of Ballarat. Noted at the rear of the Museum in 2002 without its tail. Acquired by Evan Campbell at Nhill, Vic. Then owned by Dick Winterburn's Derelict Aircraft Museum at Launching Place (previously Heathcote), Vic . Sold 05/2016 Currently owned by Steven Demanuele (along with A79-660)
A79-841 N6-841?	4109	T.34	Delivered 11/10/54. Delivered as A79-841. No evidence of N6-841 being applied to aircraft. Codes used not known. Crashed 09/10/56, into the sea off Greenwell Point near Nowra, NSW. The pilot, Commander D. Buchanan had been declared missing, presumed dead. The wreckage was recovered when it became entangled in a fisherman's nets 04/74. The wing of the aircraft was landed and returned to RANAS Nowra
A79-842 N6-842?	4132	T.34A	The only Vampire built from new as a T34A. Delivered 8/03/57 Delivered as A79-842. No evidence of N6-842 being applied to aircraft Coded 802 and 805 between 1963-68. Damaged 20/07/59, wheels up landing. Made last official flight by a Vampire in RAN service. Flown on that occasion by CDRE Norman Lee with LCDR Bob Bell as co-pilot. Sold to Arnold Glass's Oldian Pty Ltd (NSW) with Goblin Engine 9367 for $15000 on 25/01/72 Stored in his yard on Parramatta Rd Auburn (noted 1978) Tailbooms noted with Nicholas Cale in 1995 Noted advertised for sale, Adelaide 04/02. Current status and location unknown. The Temora Aviation Museum's Vampire A79-617 made an appearance at the Fleet Air Arm's 60th anniversary air show at NAS Nowra on 26/10/2008 wearing Navy titles, carrying the serial A79-842 and "NW" tailcodes
A79-844	4073	FB.31	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-844 but when this came within with the Vampire trainer serial range it was changed to A79-474. For details look under that serial.
A79-862	4036	F.30	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-862 but when this came within with the Vampire trainer serial range it was changed to A79-462. For details look under that serial.
A79-867	4076	FB.31	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-867 but when this came within with the Vampire trainer serial range it was changed to A79-467. For details look under that serial.
A79-872	4032	F.30	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-872 but when this came within with the Vampire trainer serial range it was changed to A79-472. For details look under that serial.
A79-876	4018	F.30	Originally given the scrambled serial A79-876 but when this came within with the Vampire trainer serial range it was changed to A79-476 For details look under that serial.
A79-901	4047	FB.31	Part of the Red Devils display Team in 1958. To 1 AD were all items of value to the RAAF were removed by 31/07/61 and the residue disposed as scrap.
A79-914	4017	F.30 FB.31	28/03/53 it stalled on approach to landing at RAAF Williamtown. The starboard mainplane striking runway. 01/06/53 approval to convert to components in-situ at Williamtown, NSW.
A79-915	4067	FB.31	Transferred free of charge to ARL 12/04/61 for stress testing
A79-934	4072	FB.31	31/07/61 to 1 AD were all items of value to the RAAF were removed and the residue disposed as scrap. Wings used for tests at ARL Fisherman's Bend
A79-942	4031	F.30 FB.31	Sold 05/10/61. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal, NSW. DHA participated in the ARL Vampire fatigue testing. The remains of the fuselages of A79-76, -472 and -942 were at Bankstown in the early sixties. The cross-tubes were removed for use by ARL in the testing of the wings as the tubes had shorter lives than the wings and had to be replaced several times to continue wing testing, and the fuselages were retained to yield occasional specimens for testing the deterioration of glued joints. The CAA (now CASA) had ARL test specimens from these fuselages as recently as the mid-eighties to support the registration-application of A79-649/VH-ICP.
A79-962	n/a	n/a	Not a valid serial. It was reported as used on A79-620 during restoration at RAAF Pearce.
A79-973	4008	F.30	To Wagga Wagga 11/09/59 as Instructional Airframe No.8. Approval given for fire training 07/02/67.
A79-985	4061	FB.31	Crashed near Pearce due to fire 15/09/56. Approved for conversion to components 12/11/56. It was parked for many years on the side of the Albany Highway just out of Armadale, WA, painted bright yellow and used as an advertising sign for local soft drink manufacturer 'Weaver and Lock'. From Rob Hart; "I bought the remainder of this aircraft around 1993 from a small holder in the north of Perth. Lot consisted of both wings (port missing the wingtip), booms, front part of the fuselage and numerous miscellaneous small pieces. Was still painted bright yellow, with Weaver and Lock insignia. I stored it at the WA Museum of Aviation compound at Jandakot Airport before moving it to my own premises just south of the airport. After detailed inspection revealed an uneconomic repair even to static display, the airframe was scrapped in 1996. I have retained the the starboard wingtip as a coffee table."
A79-996	4041	F.30 FB.31	Sold 05/10/61. Scrapped 11/61 Tocumwal NSW.
N6-101	15131	T.22	We are not sure if XA101 ever wore this serial. It was referred to as N6-101 on Record of Sale. For details see XA101 below.
N6-167	15509	T.22	We are not sure if XA167 ever wore this serial. It was referred to as N6-167 on Record of Sale. For details see XA167 below.
N6-766	15641	T.22	We do have a photo of XG776 wearing N6-766 serial. If this on did maybe others did as well. For details see XG766 below
N6-770	15645	T.22	We are not sure if XG770 ever wore this serial. It was referred to as N6-770 on Record of Sale. For details see XG770 below.
XA101	15131	T.22	British built. Transported to Australia aboard SS Canopic and delivered to Nowra 08/59. Purchased for £36,275. Coded 873/NW between 1958-60. Coded 806/NW between 1963-68. Sold 03/06/69 or 22/09/69 for $219. To de Havilland Bankstown and later to Camden Aviation Museum. Currently located at the Camden Museum of Aviation The complete aircraft is held but currently only the fuselage is on display This is a privately owned collection and is not open to the public. There was a "XA101" on display at the FAA Museum Nowra but that was really XG770
XA167	15509	T.22	British built. Transported to Australia aboard SS Canopic and delivered to Nowra 08/59. Purchased for £45,000. Coded 872/NW between 1959-60. Coded 807/NW between 1963-68. Withdrawn 10/09/68. Sold to Arnold Glass's Oldian Pty Ltd (NSW) with Goblin Engine 9461 for $1250 on 07/09/70. Stored in his yard on Parramatta Rd Auburn (noted 1978) Sold to Camden Aviation Museum Sold to Hawker de Havilland Historical Group Replaced A79-642 on the plinth at the HdeH factory at Bankstown. The swap took place 08/86 It was displayed as A79-643 on starboard side and XA873 on port side It was taken down for refurbishment on 4/12/98 and towed over to the other side of the Bankstown airport for refurbishment by a work-for-the-dole crew. This gave Nicholas Cale the chance to examine it in detail. The fuselage no.1 bulkhead and nose cap are marked as XA167. One of the engine cowls is also identified with this T.22 serial. Other original ‘owners’ of parts are as follows: A79-838 (boom aft fairing); A79-649 (this is almost certainly the serial originally on the stbd boom); and A79-843 (jet pip cone fairing). He is satisfied that the aircraft should be identified as XA167. When the Boeing factory was sold the Vampire was taken down and donated to the Bankstown Aviation Museum.
XG766 N6-776	15641	T.22	British built. Transported to Australia aboard SS Canopic and delivered to Nowra 08/59. Purchased for £45,000. Coded 874/NW between 1959-60. Coded 808/NW between 1963-70. Sold to Chewing Gum Field Qld with Goblin engine 16749 for $750 on 23/03/72. Sold to Kim Rolph-smith and moved to Archerfield. 12/04/94 moved by road to Tamworth NSW. Was under restoration by Paul and Vivien Bredereck at Tamair as VH-RAN (ntu). 09/99 Sold to Martin Cobband exported to UK. Was at D.H. Aviation Swansea, Wales and registered as G-SPDR. / G-VYPO 10/05 offered for sale on eBay. Currently owned by Hendrick Venter, Wonderboom, Pretoria, South Africa
XG770	15645	T.22	British Built. Delivered to RAN 08/59. Coded 802/NW, 809/NW, 871/NW and 981/NW. Sold to Mr Coggeshell of Benella Vic, who gifted the aircraft to the Australian War Memorial. The aircraft was due to be transported to Canberra on 28/11/72 but never left Nowra. It has since been given to Fleet Air Arm Museum, Nowra Has been displayed wearing its own serial, that of XA101 and is currently on display marked as "XG766".
XG773	15648	T.22	On loan in 1955/56 from Royal Navy. Not delivered to Australia but used by 808 SQN RAN during work up period in UK.

Vampire T.35W
While still in service some RAAF T.35 trainers ran out of wing fatigue life. (A79-6xx serials)
The solution was to fit wings taken off T.33 and T.35As that had been scrapped. (A79-8xx serials)
These replacement wings has plenty of life left.
The only problem is they were fitted with a bag type fuel tank of lesser capacity.
To give an indication of the reduced fuel capacity these T.35W as they were know had a yellow stripe painted on top of the wing in line with fuel filler.
I am still researching exactly which aircraft were involved, due to their longer wing life expectancy many were sold to USA when retired
The following are believed to be T,35Ws A79-602, -603, -618, -619, -623, -649, -651 and -654
When these details are confirmed they will be added above to the listings.

This page written, managed and updated by Martin Edwards and Brendan Cowan

Heading Photograph; Vampire A79-661 at East Sale by Kurt Finger

References: RAAF EE/88 Aircraft status cards, Australian Aviation Magazine, Warbird Directory by Paul Coggan 1992, Vampire in Australian Service by Stewart Wilson, Australian national Archives, http://www.airhistory.org.uk/dh/_DH115%20prodn%20list.txt, VHJET.com

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Gordon Birkett, Tjalling Boelman, Rod Cairns, Nicholas Cale, Mark Clayton, Phil Cooney, Gary Cooper, Brendan Cowan, Paul Cuttell, Steve Demanuele, SQNLDR Jim Eftos, Noel Fenton, Kurt Finger, Neil Follett, Les Galbraith, Bob Geale, Darryl Gibbs, Les Harris, Rob Hart, Grahame Higgs, Dave Holland, Bob Howe, Mike McHugh, Erwin Husmann, Greg Hyde, John Inkson, Alan Johnson, Peter Kelly, Daniel Leahy, Derek Lee, Graham Lovelock, Dave Masterston, Tristan Masterson, Warren McGrath, Gina Nelson, Dean Norman, Peter O'Connell, Rick Panozzo, Wayne (Noddy) Parsons, David Perrott, Ross Polkinghorne, Paul Schulz, Richard Siudak, Paul Squires, Stephen Szczurek, Phil Thompson, David Tickner, David Watkins, Dick Winterburn, History and Heritage Branch - Air Force.

Updated 15 December 2020

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