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This Airfix plastic model kit recreates the Gloster Meteor F.8/FR.9, an advanced version of Britain's first jet fighter that served through the early Cold War, with 2 marking scheme options and 154 detailed parts.
- Manufacturer: Airfix
- Scale: 1/72
- Skill Level: Skill 2
- Material: Plastic
- Contains 154 detailed parts
- Includes decals for 2 different marking schemes
- Dimensions approximately L-7.5, W-6.25 inches assembled
- Paint and cement required (not included)
The Gloster Meteor F.8 was an advanced version of Britain's first jet fighter and the only Allied jet aircraft to see combat during World War II, entering RAF service in the late 1940s with a more powerful engine and upgraded armament. The reconnaissance FR.9 variant saw action during the Malayan Emergency, and both variants served during the Korean War in air defense and ground attack roles. The Meteor played a critical role in transitioning air forces from piston-engined aircraft to the jet age. This 1:72 scale model captures the sleek lines of this pioneering Cold War jet fighter.
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