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History of the Dehavilland Vampire
David Watkins
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Description for History of the Dehavilland Vampire
Paperback. The de Havilland Vampire was the second of the RAF's first-generation post-WWII jets. It began as an interceptor but was soon re-tasked in the day fighter/ground attack roles with the 2nd Tactical Air Force in Germany from 1948-54 and with the RAF's Middle and Far East Forces. It formed the backbone of the RAF's night-fighter force between 1952-67. Num Pages: 384 pages, 304 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJP; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 963.
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 Illustrated throughout with a varied and interesting selection of images, many previously unpublished.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 ... Read more
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 Illustrated throughout with a varied and interesting selection of images, many previously unpublished.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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Toadsmoor Road, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781556160
SKU
V9781781556160
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Ref
99-50
About David Watkins
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.
Reviews for History of the Dehavilland Vampire
The book is very thorough, with a lot of text in it... This book will be of great interest to both modelers and historians. Highly recommended.
AMPS Indianapolis
AMPS Indianapolis