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de Havilland DH-115 Sea Vampire T-22
Royal Navy 702-Squadron Dh Sea Vampire T.22 at Ford with Donald Duck Nose-Art Date: 1958
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1958 Airliner Dehavilland Dh114 Ford Four Engined Havilland Jet Powered Low Wing Monoplane Regional Fleet Pistonprop Powered
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In this photograph, a de Havilland DH-115 Sea Vampire T-22 jet trainer of the Royal Navy's 702-Squadron is seen at Ford airfield in the United Kingdom. The year is 1958, and the squadron was based at RNAS (Royal Naval Air Station) Yeovilton, Somerset, at the time. The Sea Vampire T.22, registration XA105, is adorned with a whimsical nose art design featuring the iconic Disney character, Donald Duck. The Sea Vampire T-22 was a piston-engined, low-wing monoplane designed by de Havilland, a leading British aircraft manufacturer. It was a significant development from the earlier Sea Vampire FB.5 and FB.7 fighter variants, which were also operated by the Royal Navy. The T-22 was primarily used as a trainer for pilots transitioning from piston-engined aircraft to jet-powered aircraft, making it an essential component of the Royal Navy's fleet. This photograph showcases the Sea Vampire T-22's sleek and modern design, with its four engines arranged in two pairs beneath the wings. The aircraft's distinctive intake design and low-wing configuration were typical of the 1950s jet-powered military aircraft. The Sea Vampire T-22 was a formidable machine, capable of reaching speeds of over 500 miles per hour and climbing to altitudes of up to 30,000 feet. The Sea Vampire T-22 served with the Royal Navy until the late 1960s, when it was replaced by more advanced jet trainers. Today, this aircraft is a cherished piece of aviation history, representing a pivotal moment in the transition from piston-engined to jet-powered military aviation. This photograph, with its unique nose art and historical significance, is a testament to the innovation and ingenuity of the de Havilland aircraft company and the Royal Navy's aviation prowess during the 1950s.
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