What an amazing thing to see one of these still flying well. To think this aircraft was designed in '41 / '42 and first flew in '43 entering service in Canada in 1948. What a history! Interestingly the two seat trainer evolved from a night fighter variant built with advanced (for the day) radar. Well done all who keep these and other great warbirds flying.
Beautiful aircraft, well done for keeping it flying. The health club I go to is at the main Hangar they developed these in at Hatfield, only the main Hangar and control tower is left now, even after all these years it still has that unmistakeable aircraft hanger smell, I love it.
Stunning Video, My Dad used to maintain these A/C as well as the Meteor when he served as an airframe fitter is his Royal Air Force career in the UK and Cyprus. I grew up as a young boy with his stories about these aircraft. Sadly, my Dad passed away some six years ago but he would have loved this video and it brought back many memories of him telling me his stories. Many thanks for posting.
My wife's grandfather was with the RAF he was powerplant on the Napier for Typhoon and then Goblin for the Vampire. I think he was based in Cyprus as well with the Vampire. Not sure. I have seen pictures he took. He then moved his family to Canada and worked at TCA on the Vanguard, Viscount and I do believe the Canadair North Star in YUL. He was powerplant for TCA/Air Canada. Hopefully my mother in law chimes in with more specifics.
I barely remember these in service back home in Ireland. I ended up working on their replacement the Fouga CM-170 ‘Super Magister’. I was lucky though to help restore one of our old ones. Just looking at the room in the cockpit I’d say an ejection was scary enough for the second person going after experiencing the first seat firing. We had it happen once when a Vampire departed controlled flight. After the student ejected the instructor regained control and flew back to base minus the canopy (and his student). The student was stranded on a farm 120km away and had hitch a lift back 🤣. The seat remained in the training hanger and I used to sit in it and pull the face curtain as an 18 YO child 🤣
Took my checkout with Randal Hames in 1994 in his F-111 at Greenwood, SC. What a wonderful flying aircraft. This allowed me to fly my FB-11(J1102) that I kept in Kissimmee, FL for 13 years. Thanks for posting.
Should of been at Abingdon in 1971 for the London to London Victoria Air race When was the last time you saw a Beechcraft Staggerwing race against a RCAF Dassault Falcon
@@georgesheffield1580 Well, it woulda been, but you don't see the reg really to note the C, and I don't believe they said the full reg on frequency, did they? Just abbreviated to JRH or FJRH.
Probably my fave first-generation jet fighter from memories of seeing a three-ship formation fly over my school in Bedford (probably out of RAE- Bedford) when I was a kid in the 60s. Annoyingly there is only one flying left over here in the UK and it's a lovely thing to see in the air. Thanks for posting :)
Great video. I worked, as a cadet, on flight refueling Vampires at RAF Church Fenton in the 60's. Some could be a little cranky on start up leading to large flames out of the jet pipe.
Interesting to see how the instrument panel appears to have been completely replaced by modern avionics, virtually a glass cockpit in this old bird. It was quite cosy in the cockpit of these two-seaters, literally rubbing shoulders.
That flight deck looks ever so slightly different from the Vampire that i remember😂I was based at RAF Leeming in the 1980's and we had a Vampire and a Meteor flying out of there.
I'm sure I saw a matching pair of vampire jets fly over the factory were they were built in Blackpool Lancashire UK . they looked and sounded brand new.this was maybe three years ago
I was so confused at first, thought this was across the pond, the accents was making me think way harder than I usually do lol. Awesome video, great job guys!!!
I am from Uruguay, 83. When touring Italy back in 1961 on a train from Rome to Naples, I spotted an air base with several Vampires parked up there; it was a grass airfield, no paved surfaces visible... so versatile these Vampires were?
So cool to see a Vampire flying, especially with all those camera views! I wonder how many are left airworthy? Also, enjoyed all the ATC communications... I'm still practicing, always a challenge. Thanks for sharing.
Can you even imagine the size of Eric Brown’s stones….making the first ever jet carrier landing in one of these??? From what I’ve read….it was just another day at the office for him. An amazing man for all time.
Until you have to take it cross country LOL. Beautiful bird. Thank you Waterloo Warbirds for keeping these planes in our skies, and mine in particular... My backyard is at the ten mile approach point for 26 at YKF, so I get to see and hear you sometimes when you are up. It's always the best part of my day! Cheers
@@johndrummond5246 Just an avid advocte of keping heritage aircraft intact. Obviously you have your reasons but, what next? I am now a retired pilot but had a display auth and flew complete warbirds at displays. T6, P51, Hurricane and Corsair. The fact that you have kept the airframe flying should be applauded
What an amazing thing to see one of these still flying well. To think this aircraft was designed in '41 / '42 and first flew in '43 entering service in Canada in 1948. What a history!
Interestingly the two seat trainer evolved from a night fighter variant built with advanced (for the day) radar.
Well done all who keep these and other great warbirds flying.
Didn't know any vamps had radar , Some of the Venoms did , behind a molded plywood dome (think Mosquito )
Beautiful aircraft, well done for keeping it flying. The health club I go to is at the main Hangar they developed these in at Hatfield, only the main Hangar and control tower is left now, even after all these years it still has that unmistakeable aircraft hanger smell, I love it.
Thanks for the comment Mike, it is a great little jet!
Stunning Video, My Dad used to maintain these A/C as well as the Meteor when he served as an airframe fitter is his Royal Air Force career in the UK and Cyprus. I grew up as a young boy with his stories about these aircraft. Sadly, my Dad passed away some six years ago but he would have loved this video and it brought back many memories of him telling me his stories. Many thanks for posting.
Thanks very much for your feedback and kind comments!
My wife's grandfather was with the RAF he was powerplant on the Napier for Typhoon and then Goblin for the Vampire. I think he was based in Cyprus as well with the Vampire. Not sure. I have seen pictures he took.
He then moved his family to Canada and worked at TCA on the Vanguard, Viscount and I do believe the Canadair North Star in YUL. He was powerplant for TCA/Air Canada. Hopefully my mother in law chimes in with more specifics.
Flew with Ed Stead in his newly purchased Vamp back in the mid 90's Manchester, New Hampshire. What a treat. Great craft considering its age.
I barely remember these in service back home in Ireland. I ended up working on their replacement the Fouga CM-170 ‘Super Magister’. I was lucky though to help restore one of our old ones. Just looking at the room in the cockpit I’d say an ejection was scary enough for the second person going after experiencing the first seat firing. We had it happen once when a Vampire departed controlled flight. After the student ejected the instructor regained control and flew back to base minus the canopy (and his student). The student was stranded on a farm 120km away and had hitch a lift back 🤣. The seat remained in the training hanger and I used to sit in it and pull the face curtain as an 18 YO child 🤣
Great story! Thanks for sharing!
My Dad used to look after the Rolls Royce engines in Vampires, Venoms and Canberra's out in Venezuela back in the 1950-60s.
Took my checkout with Randal Hames in 1994 in his F-111 at Greenwood, SC.
What a wonderful flying aircraft. This allowed me to fly my FB-11(J1102) that I kept in Kissimmee, FL for 13 years.
Thanks for posting.
Wow! I haven’t seen a flying vampire in CAF markings since somewhere around 1988-89ish. Good on you guys.
I'd just like to say, despite the accents and the mapple leaf on the tail boom, it took me waaaaaaaaaay too long to realise this wasn't London UK....
What accents? lol
@@johndrummond5246 Hahaha, No-one ever thinks they've got an accent lol
Should of been at Abingdon in 1971 for the London to London Victoria Air race
When was the last time you saw a Beechcraft Staggerwing race against a RCAF Dassault Falcon
The "C" registration should give it away too .
@@georgesheffield1580 Well, it woulda been, but you don't see the reg really to note the C, and I don't believe they said the full reg on frequency, did they? Just abbreviated to JRH or FJRH.
Probably my fave first-generation jet fighter from memories of seeing a three-ship formation fly over my school in Bedford (probably out of RAE- Bedford) when I was a kid in the 60s. Annoyingly there is only one flying left over here in the UK and it's a lovely thing to see in the air. Thanks for posting :)
Great video. I worked, as a cadet, on flight refueling Vampires at RAF Church Fenton in the 60's. Some could be a little cranky on start up leading to large flames out of the jet pipe.
My father flew Vampires in the RAF in Germany just after WWII.
Interesting to see how the instrument panel appears to have been completely replaced by modern avionics, virtually a glass cockpit in this old bird. It was quite cosy in the cockpit of these two-seaters, literally rubbing shoulders.
Cool video great old aircraft still operational
Great to see guys !
That flight deck looks ever so slightly different from the Vampire that i remember😂I was based at RAF Leeming in the 1980's and we had a Vampire and a Meteor flying out of there.
I'm sure I saw a matching pair of vampire jets fly over the factory were they were built in Blackpool Lancashire UK . they looked and sounded brand new.this was maybe three years ago
I was so confused at first, thought this was across the pond, the accents was making me think way harder than I usually do lol. Awesome video, great job guys!!!
My late father used to play with those occasionally when he was based at the Boscombe Down aircraft test base
The classic sound of the variable noise constant thrust engine….
Used to work on them. Showing my age😊. Have to say that the instrument panel looks a lot better than the original.
I am from Uruguay, 83. When touring Italy back in 1961 on a train from Rome to Naples, I spotted an air base with several Vampires parked up there; it was a grass airfield, no paved surfaces visible... so versatile these Vampires were?
Tight cockpit for two people👍🏻
I love these early British jets. Vixen too.
One of my favorite ships ever. So cool looking - and good lord they are LOUD!
Are those vintage Martin Baker Seats still functional? Amazing to see a vintage jet still flying..
The glass cockpit took me by surprise!
Dramatically different instrument panel from regular vampires!
So cool to see a Vampire flying, especially with all those camera views! I wonder how many are left airworthy? Also, enjoyed all the ATC communications... I'm still practicing, always a challenge.
Thanks for sharing.
What an amazing flight! Thank you very much to your team for keeping this historic bird flying! Is the vampire made of wood or aluminum ?
I've heard of people doubling up on ear pro, but never seen someone double up eye pro.
It was a shiny day! And my glasses are prescription! Hardly notice the difference when the visor is down.
Seriously crowded cockpit.
My favourite little plane
Has the original instrument panel been replaced to allow for up to date instruments?
Yes it has
a cosy cockpit compared to the F111. How did they get CAA permission to mount a camera out on the wing?
That cockpit looks as tight as a 152.
Cool headed pilots👍
Garmin screens in a vampire??
Snug cockpit !
Is that a goblin engine , sounds awesome
It sure is a Goblin engine!
@@johndrummond5246 de Havilland built too . These were exciting times . Every boy wanted to be a jet fighter pilot 👍
Can you even imagine the size of Eric Brown’s stones….making the first ever jet carrier landing in one of these??? From what I’ve read….it was just another day at the office for him. An amazing man for all time.
Does this "vintage bird" have ejection seats ?
No it does not
I have an original start up procedure manual for one of those.
Good to go? I'm gone
Kinda tight in that cockpit!
Yes it is...good thing it was a short flight!
5355!
Next time less you you more vampire chaps.
Voice activated mics really suck
what a shame that the avionics are not authentic
Until you have to take it cross country LOL. Beautiful bird. Thank you Waterloo Warbirds for keeping these planes in our skies, and mine in particular... My backyard is at the ten mile approach point for 26 at YKF, so I get to see and hear you sometimes when you are up. It's always the best part of my day! Cheers
You are very right Royal City Jazz! Thanks for your positive comment. Switching to glass is a vast improvement over the stock steam gauges.
@@johndrummond5246 In a vintage aircraft?????
@@jimwalsh8520 The COR still says 1958. Its still a vintage jet. Sorry the panel update is not to your liking.
@@johndrummond5246 Just an avid advocte of keping heritage aircraft intact. Obviously you have your reasons but, what next? I am now a retired pilot but had a display auth and flew complete warbirds at displays. T6, P51, Hurricane and Corsair. The fact that you have kept the airframe flying should be applauded