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History of the de Havilland Vampire (Paperback)
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History of the de Havilland Vampire (Paperback)
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The definitive book on an iconic aircraft. Illustrated throughout
with a varied and interesting selection of images, many previously
unpublished. An early jet aircraft that collected many notable
firsts including the first jet fighter to cross the Atlantic and
the first jet to land on an aircraft carrier. Comprehensive
appendices covering serial allocations, production, export details
and preserved airframes. The de Havilland Vampire was the second of
the RAF's first-generation, post-Second World War jet fighters to
enter service. It began life as an interceptor but was soon
re-tasked in the day fighter/ground attack roles with the 2nd
Tactical Air Force in Germany from 1948 to 1954 and with the RAF's
Middle and Far East Air Forces. Throughout its forty-six-year
career, it collected many notable firsts: it was the first jet
fighter to cross the Atlantic; the first jet to land on an aircraft
carrier; and the first jet trainer on which student pilots
qualified for their 'Wings'. In addition to playing a full part in
the RAF's order of battle during the 1940s and 1950s, the Vampire
also served with the Fleet Air Arm and became an export success
story for the British aircraft industry with hundreds sold to air
forces worldwide. For a brief period during the 1950s, the Vampire
formed the backbone of the RAF's night-fighter force and between
1952 and 1967 the Vampire trainer was responsible for a steady flow
of trained pilots for the RAF, Royal Navy and foreign air forces.
This comprehensive history covers the Vampire's development and
operational service. It has been written with the full co-operation
of the manufacturer, MoD, RAF and other world air forces, mixing
narrative and technical detail with vivid personal accounts from
those involved with the aircraft. Comprehensive appendices include
technical specifications, production details, serials and export
details. It is also lavishly illustrated and includes more than one
story of encounters with UFOs by RAF Vampire pilots.
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