The de Havilland Vampire was the second of the RAF\'s first-generation post-WWII jets.
It formed the backbone of the RAF\'s night-fighter force between 1952-67..
It began as an interceptor but was soon re-tasked in the day fighter/ground attack roles with the 2nd Tactical Air Force in Germany from 1948-54 and with the RAF\'s Middle and Far East Forces.
The de Havilland Vampire was the second of the RAF\'s first-generation post-WWII jets