GLOSTER METEOR: Britain’s Celebrated First-Generation Jet

This is a celebration of one of the most successful British aircraft of all time. The Gloster Meteor first flew during World War Two and a few hardy survivors are still airworthy into the twenty-first century. The Meteor served with 16 overseas air forces as well as with the RAF so there is enormous scope for modellers to produce examples in a wide variety of liveries and markings replicating aircraft from literally around the world.

The book has a strong emphasis on the design and development of the aircraft and its initial flight testing. Among the other topics which are covered in detail are: early marques, night fighter variants, construction, service both in the United Kingdom and overseas, test beds and trials aircraft. There are numerous data tables and information on the serials carried by the aircraft.

In addition the book contains many previously unpublished or relatively unknown photographs, including some rare early colour transparencies. The photos include a wealth of detailed views which are of particular use for those making models of the aircraft. 

Author: Phil Butler and Tony Buttler
Format: PB 144 pages
Publisher: Midland Publishing
Pub date: July 2006
ISBN 10: 1857802306
ISBN 13: 9781857802306

List Price: £19.99