Warbirds of India

De Havilland Vampire F.3 VT-CXJ/HB-546 in the unique 'Chakra' markings with the Battle Axe emblem on the nose (left), and how it was before when it sported the anonymous 'T-27' serial.

The moment we identified the De Havilland Vampire at AFTC Jalahalli as a rare Mark III with a unique history, we had found our Warbird Discovery of the Year 2005 without a second thought. More so because Warbirds of India was directly involved in 'discovering' its lost identity.

The credit for identifying the aircraft goes to the Officers and men at AFTC  Jalahalli - and the unknown airman who actuall found the VV211 stencil on one of the panels!

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