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Closed 18/10/2022
Weʼve raised £1,337 to pay for the historic aircraft Vampire WZ507 next year’s annual service and repaint to make it available for the public to enjoy at airshows.
- Funded on Tuesday, 18th October 2022
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Our aim is to preserve the historic aircraft Vampire WZ507 for the public to enjoy at airshows and other events, including education and STEM activities.
In 1980 WZ507 became the first ex-RAF jet fighter to be put onto the UK civilian register (as G-VTII), after being restored to full flying condition by the SAS. This paved the way for other historic ex-military aircraft to find a new life after retirement to grace the skies once again for everyone to enjoy.

Over the last few years a large number of heritage jets disappeared from the British skies, either sold abroad or grounded forever - 2 Meteors, 1 Vulcan, 2 Vampires, 2 Venoms, 1 Canberra, all civillian Hunters, a number of Jet Provosts and Strikemasters are just a few examples. It is increasingly difficult to keep this last airworthy Vampire T11 in Europe flying but you can still help.

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1 year ago
Vampire Preservation Group
1 year agoMany thanks to everyone who donated to keep the Vampire flying. We are hoping to attend the Midlands Air Festival and all are supporters are invited to Wellesbourne to see the aircraft departing for the airshow on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of June.
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1 year ago
Vampire Preservation Group
1 year agoToday the last ex Air Atlantique C47 Dakota departs Coventry for a new home across the Atlantic. Once it’s safely enroute work will recommence on the vampire, with checks to the braking bags and main wheels to be reattached. Yesterday the nicad battery was sent for its capacitance check.
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1 year ago
Vampire Preservation Group
1 year agoMany thanks to Everyone for your support. It enabled us to renew the Display Authorisation for 2022 and hopefully display the Vampire T11 at airshows. The next hurdle is maintenance due in February and more of your support is needed.
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46
Robert Feeley
Aug 1, 2022
£3.00
Anonymous
Jul 30, 2022
£30.00
Robert Feeley
Jul 1, 2022
£3.00
RickB
Jun 9, 2022
Fantastic to see it flying. Thanks. Rick
Matthew Queen
Jun 6, 2022
Would love to keep the old bird in the air. Lovely time seeing her at Wellesbourne airfield and at midlands air festival. Nothing beats the Vampire!!
£30.00
Robin H
Jun 2, 2022
Amazing
£20.00
Robert Feeley
Jun 1, 2022
£3.00
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