History of the Dehavilland Vampire

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.

Vampirul de Havilland a fost al doilea dintre avioanele RAF de prima generatie post-al doilea razboi mondial. A inceput ca un interceptor, dar a fost repede repartizat in luptele de zi / roluri de atac la sol cu Forta Aeriana Tactica 2 din Germania din 1948-54 si cu Fortele RAF din Orientul Mijlociu si Extrem.