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.
Meteor NF.11 completed at Old Sarum
Meteor NF.11 WD686 after restoration at Old Sarum. HUGH TREVOR-BDAC...
Meteor night fighter on display at Defford
The forward fuselage of Gloster Meteor NF.11 WD686 has been restored...
Nocturnal Marvel
Aviation historian Malcolm V Lowe details the development and RAF career of Armstrong Whitworth’s radar-toting Meteor night fighters
Low-Leve Recce
Meteor FR.9 pilots became experts at finding trouble spots, from the Soviet border to Arab rebel strongholds. Andy Thomas explains
Meteor completes first flight in US
Gloster Meteor T.7 WA591 flew for the first time in the US on...
Upwardly Mobile
What’s the best way of checking ejection seats work? Shoot a volunteer into the air at 8,000ft at a speed of 320mph of course. Ken Ellis tells the remarkable story of Martin-Baker fitter ‘Benny’ Lynch’s selfless bravery
Preparing for war
In October 1952, Exercise ‘Ardent’ put the UK’s offensive and defensive capabilities to the test. Some of its results made for sobering reading