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De Havilland Vampire F3 and FB52 (Single Seaters)

The first jet fighters in Asia - whose career spanned nearly three decades. The single seater fighter served in almost all the fighter squadrons. The two seater version of the Vampire was the mainstay of Jet training till the very end.

Units that flew this aircraft are 1 Squadron, 2 Squadron, 3 Squadron, 4 Squadron, 7 Squadron, 8 Squadron, 10 Squadron, 15 Squadron, 16 Squadron, 17 Squadron, 20 Squadron, 23 Squadron, 24 Squadron, 27 Squadron, 35 Squadron, 45 Squadron, 220 Squadron and 221 Squadron.

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Vampire IB1626 in Indian Navy Colours
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Vampire IB1626 in Indian Navy Colours

Vampire IB-1626 in Indian Navy Colours. This was one of the half a dozen or so Vampires taken over by the Navy for the purpose of Jet Training. Photo Courtesy:LiveFist

Date: 11 Aug 09
Views: 62
Serial: IB1626
Copyright: livefist.blogspot.com

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Vampire FB52 [IB799] of the Vintage Aircraft Flight
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Vampire FB52 [IB799] of the Vintage Aircraft Flight

Vampire FB52 [IB799] of the Vintage Aircraft Flight in action. The Vampire had not flown since its last public flight on Air Force Day 1989.

Date: 06 Apr 06
Views: 958
Serial: IB799
Unit: IAF Museum
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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The first of the Vampires - HB544 (ex VV209, VT-CXH )
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The first of the Vampires - HB544 (ex VV209, VT-CXH )

Vampire F.3 HB544 in flight. This was the one of the three Vampire F.3s received by the IAF.

Date: 15 Feb 06
Views: 1111
Serial: HB544
Unit: No.7 Squadron
Copyright: Air Marshal S Raghavendran

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The first of the Jet Fighters
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The first of the Jet Fighters

HB546 was the third Vampire F.Mk.3 received by the IAF in 1945. This aircraft has survived anonymity and was recently found displayed at the Air Force Technical College, Jalahalli. Note the "Chakra Markings" and the Civilian Registration VT-CXJ

Date: 08 Feb 06
Views: 877
Serial: HB546
Unit: Aircraft Testing Unit
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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First Test Flight
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First Test Flight

A Vampire FB Mk.52 [IB-1700] on a test flight after production from the HAL factory at Bangalore. The aircraft is being flown by then Flight Lieutnant Kapil Bhargava.

Date: 08 Feb 06
Views: 791
Serial: IB1700
Unit: HAL
Copyright: Gp Capt Kapil Bhargava

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Vampire Production Line
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Vampire Production Line

A row of new-built Vampires at Palam AFS. The aircraft were later flown to other forward air bases on India's western border. The three nearest aircraft have serial numbers of IB429, IB430 and IB420.

Date: 08 Feb 06
Views: 647
Serial: IB429
Unit: HAL
Copyright: HAL

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Vampire HB759 in flight
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Vampire HB759 in flight

A Mark 52 in flight

Date: 08 Feb 06
Views: 612
Serial: HB759
Unit: No.10 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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The Airworthy survivor
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The Airworthy survivor

IB799 was the Indian AF's last airworthy Vampire and is part of the historic flight. The aircraft last flew in 1992 and may still be airworthy with minimal maintenance

Date: 08 Feb 06
Views: 835
Serial: IB799
Unit: Vintage Flight, IAF Museum
Copyright: Simon Watson

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HB545 / VT-CXH after landing at Delhi
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HB545 / VT-CXH after landing at Delhi

Seen here after landing at Palam AFS is HB-545, the second Vampire F.3 received by the IAF. The aircraft has the Chakra markings and carries the civilian registration VT-CXI. The aircraft was previously marked as VV210 during its service with the RAF

Date: 08 Feb 06
Views: 775
Serial: HB545
Unit: Aircraft Testing Unit
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Vampire IB854 marked 'G'
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Vampire IB854 marked 'G'

A Vampire FB Mk.52 [IB-854] in flight.

Date: 08 Feb 06
Views: 592
Serial: IB854
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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