Gloster "METEOR" First flown in earl-March 1943, the Meteor was the only Allied jet to see combat against the V-1. After the war, the Meteor served for many years with many Nations, performing in many roles from fighter to trainer.

(Gloster Meteor F.8) POWER PLANT: Two 3,600 lb. thrust, Rolls Royce Derwent 8's turbojets. Span, 37 ft 2 ins. Length, 44 ft 7 ins Height, 13 ft 10 ins WEIGHTS: Empty, 10,626 lb. Loaded, with drop tanks, 19,100 lb. Max speed 590 mph. Range 980 miles at 30,000 ft. Service ceiling 44,000 ft. ARMAMENT: Four 20-mm guns, plus assorted bombs and rockets