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De Havilland Vampire T.11

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1954-1968, In Storage, X004-9218

The Vampire was a first generation jet fighter which saw service in the immediate post-war period with Royal Air Force front-line fighter squadrons in the United Kingdom and Germany, followed by further service with the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. Work on the design of the DH100 began in May 1942 and the prototype made its first flight on 20 September 1943. Originally called the Spider Crab it was re-named Vampire when ordered into production for the Royal Air Force. The first aircraft did not become available until 1945 and the Vampire did not enter service until the early summer of 1946.

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Tucano Squadron, 7 Flying Training School, flying overalls badge, 1990s

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1990s-2000s Decade, In Storage, X008-9362

7 Flying Training School was stationed at RAF Church Fenton where it offered basic fast jet flying training to student pilots.

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42 Course, 7 Flying Training School, flying overalls badge, 1990s

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1990s-2000s Decade, In Storage, X008-9363

Badge designed by Flt Lt Phil Mobbs for 42 course at No. 7 Flying Training School, RAF Church Fenton. 42 Course being the first course to train on the new Short Tucano.

42 Course, 7 Flying Training School, flying overalls badge, 1990s | X008-9363, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan