The de Havilland DH100 Vampire is a British jet fighter developed and manufactured by the de Havilland Aircraft Company. It was the second jet fighter to be operated by the Royal Air Force, after the
Preserved de Havilland DH.115 Vampire trainer in Royal New Zealand Air Force markings
The first Vampire F.1, in 1945 at the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment
Vampire F.1 TG/278L The square fins and high horizontal stabilizer were changed for later production aircraft.
Comparison of the FB.5 single-seat (left) and T.11 dual-seat Vampire
The de Havilland DH 112 Venom is a British post-war single-engined jet aircraft developed and manufactured by the de Havilland Aircraft Company. Much of its design was derived from the de Havilland Va
De Havilland Vampire
…pursued the further development of the type; major derivatives produced include the DH.115, a specialised, dual-seat trainer and the more advanced DH.112 Venom, a refined variant for ground-attack and night-fighter operations. In January 1941, Sir Henry Tizard made an informal approach to the de Havilland…
Privately owned Venom FB.50 in flight.
A Venom NF.3. Note the clear view canopy and revised tail surfaces of this mark.
A Venom FB.4, note the revised tail surfaces. This aircraft served Nos. 28 and 60 Squadrons of the RAF.