DH Vampire FB.5 (VV217)
NAHR category - Significant
Aircraft History
The Vampire was the second British jet fighter to become operational.
VV217 History
VV217 is the oldest of its type in existence. It was used for trials work by the manufacturer. The aircraft was the first to fly between Paris and Cannes in under one hour, for which it was awarded the Montana prize.
Photo courtesy of De Havilland
VV217 in service in 1949