I took this photograph on 24 August 2005. Takver It is a de Havilland Vampire erected as a monument in 1971 in w:Forbes, New South Wales, Australia to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force. The plaque in front of the plane reads:
de Havilland Vampire
Single Seat Fighter-Bomber
Entered R.A.A.F. service 1949
Engine CAC Nene 2-VH 5,000 Thrust
Maximum Speed 548 MPH
Span 38 FT.
Length 30 FT. 9 IN.
Range 1,220 Miles
Four 20mm Cannons 2,000 LB. bombs/rockets
Aircraft erected 1971 - 50th Anniversary R.A.A.F.
Forbes Municipal Council Centenary Year
Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Year
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I took this photograph on 24 August 2005. It is a de Havilland Vampire erected as a monument in 1971 in w:Forbes, New South Wales, Australia to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force. The plaque in front of the plane reads: