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The Gloster Meteor was the first British jet fighter and the first operational Allied jet aircraft.
The development of the Meteor was heavily dependent on its groundbreaking turbojet engines.
They were developed by Sir Frank Whittle and his company Power Jets Ltd.
Development of the aircraft began in 1940.
The Meteor first flew in 1943 and entered service with 616 Squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF) on 27 July 1944. It proved to be a successful and effective fighter.
The Meteor F.4 was the first aircraft of the type to be exported and saw service with the air forces of Argentina, Denmark, Egypt, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Plastic model kit
Paint and glue not included
The development of the Meteor was heavily dependent on its groundbreaking turbojet engines.
They were developed by Sir Frank Whittle and his company Power Jets Ltd.
Development of the aircraft began in 1940.
The Meteor first flew in 1943 and entered service with 616 Squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF) on 27 July 1944. It proved to be a successful and effective fighter.
The Meteor F.4 was the first aircraft of the type to be exported and saw service with the air forces of Argentina, Denmark, Egypt, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Plastic model kit
- Decals for the RAF and Argentina
Paint and glue not included
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