The introduction of jet aircraft during World War II marked a major turning point in aviation history. Among the pioneering nations, the United Kingdom stood out with the development of the De ...

The Sea Vampire made history as the first jet-powered aircraft to land on a carrier in 1945. The UK and US navies developed fighter jets to operate aboard aircraft carriers after World War II. The de ...

On September 20, 1943-82 years ago today-the de Havilland Vampire took to the skies for the first time. The DH.100 prototype (s/n LZ548/G) was piloted by Geoffrey de Havilland Jr., chief test pilot ...

The British De Havilland H-1 Goblin design began in 1941, and first flew in 1943 in the Gloster Meteor and De Havilland Vampire aircraft. Originally rated at 8,896 N (2,000 lb.) thrust, the Goblin II ...

Men's shed volunteers have been given the rare opportunity to fully restore a De Havilland Vampire Mk35A jet fighter. Three truckloads of plane parts have been delivered from the RAAF Base Amberley, ...