Bailey, Charlotte
Vampire Boys: True Tales from Operators of the RAF's First Single-Engined Jet
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911667391
- author:
- Bailey, Charlotte
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Grub Street Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.72 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Vampire Boys: True Tales from Operators of the RAF's First Single-Engined Jet by Charlotte Bailey. In 1946, the de Havilland Vampire became the first single-engined jet to enter operational service with the RAF. Its distinctive Goblin engine and wooden construction belied its impressive performance record, which included exceeding 500 mph and setting a world altitude record of almost 60,000 ft. This book brings together the trials and tribulations of operating one of these pioneering jets across the globe. From training exercises in West Germany to operations in Iraq, the 'Vampire Boys' share their first-hand anecdotes and experiences of flying this groundbreaking aircraft. With unique images accompanying their stories, this portrait of a pivotal time in aviation advancement offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early jet aviation.
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