Gloster Meteor F.8 Hunting Percival

Gloster Meteor F.8 Hunting PercivalIn many respects, 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 F. 8 variant was arguably the most effective version of the Meteor and for the five years following its introduction, it would form the backbone of the Britain's fighter defence force. With

twelve R4M stabilised rockets could be carried under each wing

Warsaw 1945

the modeler can achieve a higher degree of realism in recreating sags and slack between the return rollers

Canopy and wheel masks

Even though the paratroopers were widely spread while landing

Suffering from horrendous communications

But the damage is excessive and it will take some time to repair

aircraft was not issued until 3rd June 1944

and flown extensively by the Indian Air Force

The two-man dive bomber first saw action in the skies over Spain during the Spanish Civil War

you can bring home the legacy of the Scammel Tank Transporter home today for your military or wartime tank collection

March 1944