CORGI GLOSTER METEOR F MK.8 NO 500 SQD AA35001 1:72 MIB

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Corgi Aviation Archive Birth of the Cold War Gloster Meteor F Mk.8 No. 500 Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force West Malling, Kent 1953 Wingspan: 7.25 inches ~ Length: 6.75 inches Scale: 1:72 Corgi Model #AA35001 Condition: Plane is Mint in Box. Box is mint. The Plane Designed as a turbojet-powered fighter in a time when piston-engined aircraft still dominated the skies, the Gloster Meteor first flew on March 5, 1943. The Meteor was the first British jet fighter and the only Allied jet aircraft to see service during WWII. It was not used for dogfighting—instead, Meteors were used to combat the V1 Flying Bomb. The Meteor's service during WWII was limited, but it saw combat during the Korean War and was used by the Royal Australian Air Force and by the Air Forces of more than a dozen other nations until its retirement in the 1970s. The Gloster Metor was not only the first jet aircraft to go into squadron service with the Royal Air Force, but also the only Allied jet aircraft to see action in the second World War. The first squadron of Meteors was just in time to join piston-engined fighters in their fight against the flying-bombs in 1944. Design on the Meteor began in 1940, was folloed by eight prototypes and a production contract for 20 aircraft. The first Meteor flew on 5 March 1943, following the successful trials of the Gloster E28/39 'Whittle Jet' two years earlier. From the Mk.1, the Meteor was developed into various fighter, trainer and reconnaissance variants, but it was the Mark 8 that bacame the most successful and prolific. From 1950 to 1955 the Meteor F.8 was the primary single-seat day interceptor in sevice with Fighter Command of the RAF. It was developed from the F.Mk.4 and had updated Rolls-Royce 3,600 Derwent engines, a modified cockpit plus an ejector seat and was armed with four 20mm guns in the nose. The first Meteor F.8 made its initial flight on October 12, 1948 and soon became known by fighter pilots as the 'Meatbox'. The Meteor F.8 equipped nineteen front line RAF squadrons and ten squadrons of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, including No.500 (Country of Kent) Squadron at West Malling in Kent, who had previously operated the Meteor F.3 and F.4. Corgi Aviation Archive models feature: · Metal construction with some polyacrylic accessories. · Genuine battle day graphics and paint schemes · The most detailed features of any diecast made in the world · Authentic body lines, antennas, and surface details. · Detailed cockpit interiors. · Landing gear can be displayed up or down. · Authentic fixed armament. · Accurately detailed under carriage. Payment is due within 3 days. Please pay promptly with PayPal or other form of payment in U.S. dollars. Shipping Save up to 50% on shipping when you buy and pay for 2 or more models within 3 days. Not all models will fit 2 to a box, so ask for a shipping discount before you pay and we'll make sure you get the lowest cost shipping possible. We always ship our models in heavy duty protective cartons to keep your new treasure safe. UPS requires a physical address, NO PO BOXES allowed for UPS. International buyers: You are responsible for all duties, taxes, customs fees, and postal regulations in your country and municipality. Please be prepared to pay any tax or fee assessed by your local officials. Aisle542 does not provide refunds to buyers who refuse to pay taxes or other fees required by their local authorities. International buyers must provide a current phone number and an address that is confirmed by eBay and PayPal. Do to increased security around the world, international shipping tends to be slower than normal. If you are shipping to a location outside the United States, please be patient. Delays will occur as items are held by customs officials. Guarantee If you’re not happy with your purchase, we’ll take it back and refund your entire purchase price including original sh... read more

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