VAMPIRE TRAINING
I heard that the Vampire was getting so old that on the walkaround the instructor gave the aircraft a hard kick because it made the woodworm in the fuselage tighten up and to let them know the aircraft was about to fly. Apparently quite a few of the machines were condemed for infestations at Linton on Ouse. Had the pleasure to fly and display the Vampire and Venom in the 80's. I always kicked the fuselarge it probably did nothing but it made me feel better !!!