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1948

Vampire Altitude Record Set in the RAF’s Early Jet Age

On 23 March 1948, Group Captain J. Cunningham set a world altitude record in a de Havilland Vampire, highlighting Britain’s early jet-age progress.

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Vampire Altitude Record Set in the RAF’s Early Jet Age Featured

On 23 March 1948, Group Captain J. Cunningham set a world altitude record in a de Havilland Vampire, highlighting Britain’s early jet-age progress.