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The Vampire Executive Jet was the brainchild of John E. "Johnny Skyrocket" Morgan who owned a gold painted, ex RCAF Vampire which he flew at Air Shows in America in the 1960's.
He purchased a number of ex-RAAF Vampire Trainers for the project. It is unknown whether this particular aircraft was a very detailed mock-up or flight worthy but it is thought that the Vampire section was from A79-624. An early photograph shows it in good condition and apparently airworthy. A later photograph shows it in a new livery (as above), immaculate condition and the modified rudder - a result of flight testing maybe. Nothing came of the project although a 17 seat version was considered. Naturally, the only similarity with a Vampire was two booms and a pair of wings. At least the designer followed the DH tradition of elegant design except for the 'orrible rudder extension.
The model consists of a slightly modified front section of a Beech KingAir grafted onto an Airfix Vampire. 1/72nd scale naturally.
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That is deadset awesome Fred. Weird looking but I do like it. Great effort mate

Now I know I'm getting old, when I can say I remember this project, you never cease to amaze me Fred with the really offbeat stuff, terrific job there

Hmmmmm! Nice rendition Fred.

I remember reading about this back in, oh, it must have been the 70 sometime. An interesting concept that never went anywhere. I wonder what the 17 seater would have looked like.

Regards,
RHB.