<p>De Havilland Vampire
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The Vampire was the first UK's single-engine jet fighter, the prototype first flying in 1943. Entering service with the RAF in 1946, the type also became the first operational jet aircraft with the RNZAF. The first examples arrived in 1951 and equiped No's 14 and 15 Squadrons at Ohakea. The Vampire remained in service until 1972 when replaced by the BAC Strikemaster. It was flown by 21 countries including Australia, where 109 were built under licence.
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2014-04-20 14:36
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