Airfix 09182A Gloster Meteor F8

Series 9 aircraft - re-introductions, new schemes

The Gloster Meteor could be regarded as Britain's jet powered equivalent of the Spitfire, the first of a new breed of fighter which would go on to patrol Britain's skies for many years following its squadron introduction in July 1944.

The later F8 variant was arguably the most effective version of the Meteor and for the five years following its introduction, it would form the backbone of Britain's fighter defence force.

Scale: 1:48

Length mm: 287

Width mm: 236

Pieces: 165

Skill level: 3

Flying hours: 3