Gloster Meteor T7

Over 100 shooting stars per hour are set to dazzle the night sky globally, marking the grand arrival of the Geminid Meteor Shower! Peaking on December 13th and 14th, this annual event is caused by Earth passing through the debris trail left by asteroid 3200 Phaethon. A waxing crescent moon on the peak nights ensures optimal darkness for sky gazers to enjoy the show! #GeminidsMeteorShower #Space #MeteorShower #Asteroid | Museum of Science, Boston

The Gloster Meteor, the Royal Air Force's first operational jet fighter, took to the skies in 1944, blazing a trail into the jet age. With a top speed of around 600 mph, the Meteor proved its worth in both fighter and ground attack roles, even making its mark in the Korean War. The Messerschmitt Me 262, the Luftwaffe's first operational jet fighter, also entered service in 1944, showcasing a swept-wing design and distinctive under-wing engine placement. The Luftwaffe's jet aircraft fleet was qui

The Gloster Meteor was the first operational jet fighter in the Royal Air Force and entered service in 1944. The Meteor had a top speed of around 600 mph and was used in both the fighter and ground attack roles. It would also see service in conflicts such as the Korean War. The first operational jet fighter of the Luftwaffe was the Messerschmitt Me 262, which also entered service in 1944. Featuring a sweep-wing design, the 262 was distinctive from the Meteor with its engines being mounted undern

Gloster Meteor - The Only Allied Jet to Fight in WW2

Final flight of a Gloster Meteor