Summary AI Generated
Swiss Air Force de Havilland Vampire "Operation Snowball" with markings J-1048 In 1948 the Swiss Air Force ordered 75 DH-100 Vampires from de Havilland in England. These were delivered by being flown over by the pilots of the company, already painted to Swiss specifications. Among them was the chief pilot of de Havilland Mr. John Cunningham. While delivering J-1048 "Opeartion Snowball" he decided to combine the trip with some skiing holidays, and took his skis with him by strapping them to the tail of the plane!
Alienel
Another fine looking Swiss bird. Time to head to the Alps.