1K views · 563 reactions | Gloster Meteor at IWM Duxford #ww2 #ww2history #gloster #meteor #jet | Daniel J Wheatcroft

The Gloster Meteor holds the distinction of being the first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft in the British Royal Air Force (RAF). Its first flight took place on March 5, 1943, marking a significant milestone in the history of aviation. Although the Meteor did not see extensive combat during World War II, it did enter service in 1944. Its role was primarily focused on intercepting the German V-1 flying bombs that threatened Britain during the latter stages of the war. The Meteor underwen

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87K views · 1.9K reactions | Gloster Meteor F.3 aircraft of 56 Squadron RAF in flight from Brentwaters, July 19 1946. #ww2 #aviationlovers #military #aircraft | Jets 'n' Props | Facebook

50K views · 520 shares | Here's a clip of a Gloster Meteor flying at the Kemble Classic Jets Airshow with a lovely low take-off. Watch the full Airshow film at WingsTV.co.uk Our online Channel WingsTV.co.uk features more than 80 hours of Airshow Films . Available worldwide starting at less than £1.60/$1.99/1.8 Euros per month Subscribe now at WingsTV.co.uk | Wings TV Channel | Facebook

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