Vampires damaged/destroyed in hangar fire in France

Venomnut Wing Commander Posts: 182	Vampires damaged/destroyed in hangar fire in France Dec 9, 2018 5:31:57 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Venomnut on Dec 9, 2018 5:31:57 GMT 12 The title pretty much sums it up. 1x destroyed and 1x damaged. What a loss. www.facebook.com/LeFanaDelAviationMagazine/photos/a.886295878103871/2086898704710243/?type=3&theater&ifg=1
	Last Edit: Dec 9, 2018 5:37:28 GMT 12 by Venomnut "Note: Do not run up the engine. This is unnecessary and wastes fuel." (DH Venom FB50 Pilot's notes)

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Vampires damaged/destroyed in hangar fire in France Dec 9, 2018 15:27:45 GMT 12

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The title pretty much sums it up. 1x destroyed and 1x damaged. What a loss.

France and hangar fires destroying classic aircraft seem to go together. Glad noone was hurt and hopefully damaged doesn't mean written off!

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Dave Homewood Administrator Air Vice Marshal Posts: 63,228	Vampires damaged/destroyed in hangar fire in France Dec 9, 2018 17:12:18 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 9, 2018 17:12:18 GMT 12 It is a sad event indeed. The number of preserved and flying de Havilland jets has dropped significantly this year sadly.
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Vampires damaged/destroyed in hangar fire in France Dec 9, 2018 20:28:49 GMT 12

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The second Vampire has been exposed to a fair amount of heat i'd say. So does anyone know how someone, from an engineering standpoint, can tell when an airframe or component has been subjected to too much heat? Are there tests for this situation? This example might be fairly cut and dry but I'm curious just in general. Any engineers out there with an answer?

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"Note: Do not run up the engine. This is unnecessary and wastes fuel." (DH Venom FB50 Pilot's notes)

vultee43 Group Captain Posts: 370	Vampires damaged/destroyed in hangar fire in France Dec 11, 2018 22:44:59 GMT 12 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vultee43 on Dec 11, 2018 22:44:59 GMT 12 Given they are comprised of a fair percentage of wood, I'd say not great. One is bad enough but two...