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The first de Havilland DH108 TG283 at Hatfield
The first de Havilland DH108, TG283, at Hatfield on 30 May 1946. Date: 1946
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This historic photograph captures the moment when the first de Havilland DH108, registration TG283, touched down at Hatfield Aerodrome on 30 May 1946. The DH108, also known as the Vampire, was a groundbreaking jet-powered fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by de Havilland Aircraft Company. This particular aircraft was the very first prototype, and its maiden flight had taken place just a month earlier, on 15 April 1946, at Lasham Airfield. The Vampire represented a significant advancement in aviation technology, as it was the world's first jet-powered trainer aircraft to enter production. Its sleek design and innovative features, such as its delta wing configuration and ejection seat, made it a favorite among pilots and aviation enthusiasts. In this image, we see the DH108 taxing on the runway at Hatfield, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. The excitement and anticipation are palpable as the ground crew prepares to attach the tow bar and guide the aircraft to its parking spot. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, adding to the sense of history being made. The DH108 would go on to have a distinguished career in the Royal Air Force and various other air forces around the world, serving in a variety of roles until its retirement in the late 1960s. Today, it remains an iconic symbol of the golden age of aviation and a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the de Havilland team.
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