Fast and comparatively light, the de Havilland Mosquito was employed in a variety of roles, from fighter-bomber, to photo-reconnaissance and even night fighter. Learn more about the "Wooden Wonder" in this episode of Duxford in Depth. Watch in full: http://bit.ly/3CbMQ9N | Imperial War Museum London

Was the de Havilland Vampire a dangerous aircraft to abandon by parachute? The de Havilland Vampire, while a pioneering jet fighter, presented significant challenges for pilots forced to abandon the aircraft by parachute. The Vampire's high speed and low altitude operations during the early days of jet aviation increased the risk of fatal injuries during abandonment. The unique twin-boom configuration, with the horizontal stabilizer mounted on the booms, posed a significant hazard. In the event