The only British-made fighter plane operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the de Havilland DH.100 Vampire. This model is based on the Vampire T.55
The only British-made fighter plane operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the de Havilland DH.100 Vampire. This model is based on the Vampire T.55
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Awkward-Action2853
The version seen here, the T.55, is a trainer. Japan received only one T.55 trainer in 1955 for evaluations.
It should be noted that it still retained its armament, so although it’s a trainer, it in theory, could still fight.
Interesting find there. I had to look that one up as I figured they would have operated more UK fighter aircraft.
How is the museum itself?
kobeyoboy
That’s so bad ass. I would hope for more military pictures. wonder what is cost to maintain that old plane.
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The version seen here, the T.55, is a trainer. Japan received only one T.55 trainer in 1955 for evaluations.
It should be noted that it still retained its armament, so although it’s a trainer, it in theory, could still fight.
Interesting find there. I had to look that one up as I figured they would have operated more UK fighter aircraft.
How is the museum itself?
That’s so bad ass. I would hope for more military pictures. wonder what is cost to maintain that old plane.