6 October
On This Day, 1940: On 6 October 1940, the Battle of Britain entered its final phase as Luftwaffe attacks shifted from daylight…
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de Havilland Vampire
de Havilland Aircraft Company; English Electric
Fighter AircraftExplore the de Havilland Vampire, the RAF's first single-engine jet fighter, from post-war air defence to Malayan Emergency service.
View aircraft → Entered service 1946
Retired 1966
Max speed 548 mph (882 km/h)
Ceiling 42,800 ft (13,046 m)
Range 1,220 mi (1,960 km)
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