The Gloster Meteor maintains a significant position in the history of the Royal Air Force, as it became Britain’s first operational jet aircraft. Not willing to risk this technology falling into the hands of the Germans, initial operations were confined to UK airspace, particularly in combatting the V-1 Doodlebug threat. Indeed, once Meteors were deployed to Europe in the latter stages of WWII, they were still forbidden to engage in combat with the Messerschmitt Me 262, so we will never know how these significant aircraft would have performed against each other.
In operation, the Meteor proved to be a delightful aircraft to fly and enabled pilots to make a relatively easy transition from piston-engined aircraft to jet-powered flight. Unlike the Messerschmitt Me 262, the Meteor also proved to be almost as reliable as the Spitfires and Tempests it was intended to replace and was even capable of being operated from relatively basic grass airstrips. Continually developed throughout its service life, the Gloster Meteor would remain in RAF service for many years, with a handful of target towing aircraft still operating in the 1980s.
Scheme A – Meteor F8 A77-851 flown Sergeant George Spaulding Hale, No.77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Kimpo, Korea, March 1953
Scheme B – Meteor F8 Aircraft A77-854, No.77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Kimpo, Korea, 1953.
Scheme C – Meteor F8 No.327 Squadron, Ruiten Vier” (Diamonds Four) display team, Koninklijke Luchtmacht (Royal Netherlands Air Force), Commando Lucht Verdediging (Air Defense Command), Soesterberg Air Base, The Netherlands, 1952.
Professionally packed and fast shipping
Because of our long-standing partnership with UPS, FedEx, DHL and many other top global carriers we can provide an array of shipping options. Our warehouse staff are highly skilled and will pack your products according to our exact and precise specifications. Your products will go through an extensive inspection and will be properly secured before they are shipped. We ship to thousands clients every day in a variety of countries. Our determination to be the biggest online retailer around the globe is evident by this. Warehouses and distribution centers are located throughout Europe and the USA.
Orders with more than one item are given processing time in accordance with the item.
Before shipping, we will examine the items ordered thoroughly before sending the items. Today, the majority of orders will be delivered within 48 hours. The expected delivery time will be between 3 and 7 days.
Returns
Due to the multiple parties involved which include the factory as well as the warehouse, we are unable to completely manage our stock. So the actual stock may change at any time. Be aware that it's possible for your order to become unavailable even after you have placed the order.
Our policy is valid for 30 days. However, if thirty days have passed after you bought your product, we are unable to provide a refund or exchange.
Your item should be in the original packaging and in good condition. It must also not be used. It should also be in the original packaging.
Related products
MODEL AIRCRAFT
A Model From Russia 1/72 Piper Pa47 Private Jet Kit Estimated Shipping: 2-3 Business Days
MODEL AIRCRAFT
Academy Aircraft 1/72 A37B Dragonfly Aircraft Kit Estimated Shipping: 3-4 Business Days
