History of the Dehavilland Vampire

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DAVID WATKINS is a former member of the RAF and a keen aviation historian with previous works including a history of RAF Chivenor, the de Havilland Vampire and Venom, 501 (County of Gloucester) Sqn, RAuxAF and a history of RAF aerobatic teams from 1920.

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The definitive book, illustrated throughout with previously unpublished photographs. The Vampire was the second of the RAF's 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 1948-54 and with the RAF's Middle & Far East forces.