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

Gloster Meteors filmed for a short 1951 film praising the role of the air forces of Britain and NATO. Produced by the Central Office of Information, the clip shows the Meteors in flight, followed by a sequence from the operations room and finally a clip of the Meteors taking off, 'screaming from the runway like angry falcons'. You can watch the full film, 'Wing to Wing', on our website: https://bit.ly/3SJuI2a © IWM COI 651 | Imperial War Museum London

A segment on the Gloster Javelin from 'This Jet Age', a short 1953 documentary on the aircraft flying at Farnborough Air Show. Watch the full film here: https://bit.ly/3RPY7qv IWM COI 334 | Imperial War Museum London

With its first flight in 1949 this Gloster Meteor is currently the world's oldest flying jet! Now with the @planesoffame it is one of only 5 airworthy Meteors in the world! #glostermeteor #glostermeteort7 #t7 #vintageaircraft #warbird #planesoffame #chinoca #rare #eaa #oshkosh #airventure #airshow #airahowstuff | AirshowStuff

Gloster Meteor F.3 aircraft of 56 Squadron RAF in flight from Brentwaters, July 19 1946. #ww2 #aviationlovers #military #aircraft | Jets 'n' Props

Gloster Meteor T7 from Martin Baker departure | Flight Fanatics