In many ways, the Gloster Meteor could be seen as Britain's jet-powered equivalent of the Spitfire, the first of a new generation of fighters that would continue to patrol Britain's airspace for many years after its introduction in July 1944.
The later F.8 variant was arguably the most effective version of the Meteor and would form the backbone of Britain's anti-fighter forces in the five years following its introduction.
With 1,183 aircraft built, the F.8 was both the last single-seat fighter variant of the Meteor and the most widely produced, making it arguably one of the most important British aircraft of the post-war period.
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The later F.8 variant was arguably the most effective version of the Meteor and would form the backbone of Britain's anti-fighter forces in the five years following its introduction.
With 1,183 aircraft built, the F.8 was both the last single-seat fighter variant of the Meteor and the most widely produced, making it arguably one of the most important British aircraft of the post-war period.
Plastic model kit
- Gloster Meteor F.8, Evergreen Display Team, College of Air Warfare, RAF, 1963-64
- Gloster Meteor F.8, The Meteorites Aerobatic Team, RAAF, Williamstown, 1956
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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