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Images Retired Aircraft Fighters and Bombers De Havilland Vampire F3 and FB52 (Single Seaters) The first of the Jet Fighters

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. A photo report on aircraft as it is seen today at the Air Force Training College is at http://www.warbirdsofindia.com/wbblraftc01.html page on Warbirds of India.

Date: 08 Feb 06
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The first of the Jet Fighters

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Serial: HB546
Unit: Aircraft Testing Unit
Location: Kanpur
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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