[2] The Blue Devils started as a team of three by World War II flying ace Flight Lieutenant Don C. Laubman.

The team gained official recognition from the Air Defence Group shortly after its first show at RCAF Station Rockcliffe on 11 June 1949.

Thereafter, the Blue Devils expanded to six aircraft, including a second solo, and went on to fly at airshows around Canada and the United States.

The Blue Devils were disbanded in September 1950 as its members were posted to different squadrons and the Vampire was retired in favour of the F-86 Sabre.

During its three years of existence, the Blue Devils performed at 45 air shows in Canada and the United States.