Gloster Meteor
Discover the groundbreaking history of the Gloster Meteor, a British twin-engine jet fighter that revolutionised modern jet aviation. Learn about its design, development, and operational history, as well as its post-operational service, and its impact on the aviation industry. Explore this iconic aircraft that saw action in many conflicts around the world, and remains an important part of aviation history today.
Brian Moloney Pioneer jet pilot
Tom Spencer recounts some of Sqn Ldr Brian Moloney’s experiences commanding the Royal Aircraft Establishment’s secretive T Flight, as it paved the way testing jet aircraft
Flight Testing The Prone Meteor
It was a unique opportunity for the unit test pilot on No 33 Maintenance Unit — to sample the one-off prone pilot Gloster Meteor, one of the most notable trials platforms of its day, from both the conventional and prone positions. Naturally, he took full advantage
Sir Frank Whittle: Remembering the Jet Pioneer
Armed with sound mathematics and a lot of determination, Sir Frank Whittle created one of the most important inventions of the modern world. Nicholas Jones met him in his later years and reflects on his humble origins and the obstacles he faced in pursuit of his dream
Restoration Scene: From Medway to Malta
Robin Brooks relates the life of a much-travelled Meteor F.8, whose restoration has been completed at Malta Aviation Museum Foundation
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Inside Stories: Bartered Bombers
João Paulo Moralez and Marcelo Ribeiro reveal the history and curiosities of the Brazilian Air Force’s first jet – the Gloster Meteor. It’s a story that entails trade deals, exploding canopies and even eradicating spiders…
Reviving a trials workhorse
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection’s restoration of Meteor NF.11 WD686 is detailed by Hugh Trevor
NF Meteors: The RAF’s First Jet Night-Fighters
Armstrong Whitworth turned the Meteor from a simple day-fighter into one of the first radar-equipped all-weather jet interceptors. Doug Gordon remembers the career of the early night-fighter Meteors, the NF.11 and NF.13.
Weekend Windycats: Part Two
Richard Knight concludes his study of life with the Meteor pilots of Wymeswold’s 504 Squadron, especially through the recollections of US-born airman Eddie Bell
Weekend Windycats
Growing up on the edge of Wymeswold, Richard Knight has always been fascinated with the airfield. He relates its days as a home to Auxiliary Meteors