Gloster Meteor

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17 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

Soaring in vintage RAF/RAAF livery, the Gloster Meteor showcases the dawn of the jet age—a rare sight among historic military jets.

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AviatorShots81 · 18 Jun 2026

Beautiful capture!

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Aircraft

Meteor GLNT

Royal Air Force/Royal Australian Air Force (roundels and tail flash)

A7-951

Registration

Manufacturer

Gloster

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Insights

Aviation History

The Gloster Meteor was the Allies\' first operational jet fighter and the only jet to see combat during WWII. Served postwar with multiple air forces.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare; only a handful remain airworthy worldwide, most preserved in museums.

Record Flights

No long-haul records; significant for first operational jet missions by Allied forces.

Safety & Events

Numerous mechanical and technical incidents in early jet era; became a mainstay in RAF and RAAF service, including combat in Korea (for RAAF Meteors).

Future Outlook

Preserved/historic, likely operated by a heritage or warbirds organization for airshows.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Derwent turbojets (varies by version)

Engine

13.11 meters

Wingspan

13.59 meters

Length

965 kilometers

Range

670 kilometers per hour

Speed

One pilot (single-seat fighter)

Capacity

8,255 kilograms

MTOW

3.96 meters

Height

16 kN (3,600 lbf) per engine (Meteor F.8)

Thrust

Historic aircraft; predates ICAO noise ratings

Noise