The introduction of jet aircraft during World War II marked a major turning point in aviation history. Among the pioneering nations, the United Kingdom stood out with the development of the De ...
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Vampire: Britain's strangest jet

Designed during World War 2, the de Havilland Vampire would go on to become a strange looking but effective single engine jet ...
The Sea Vampire made history as the first jet-powered aircraft to land on a carrier in 1945. The UK and US navies developed fighter jets to operate aboard aircraft carriers after World War II. The de ...