Meteor Collection (page 10)

STEAMSHIPS, 1882. Recent Marine Inventions, including Fryers buoyant propeller ship, a canal towboat and a new mastless steamship. Engraving, American, 1882

Vanderbilt Coach
22nd April 1907: The Vanderbilt coach Meteor drives past the YMCA in Crawley, West Sussex on its first voyage to Brighton. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Kaisers Yacht
June 1919: The ex-Kaisers yacht Meteor at Tilbury Docks. (Photo by Nichols/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Sandstone pillars of Meteora, Greece

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Agias Triados monastery at Meteora, Greece

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Sandstone pillars of Meteora, Greece, bw

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Roussanou Monastery at Meteora, Greece

Glowing active volcanic crater of Volcan Telica at night with star trails and shooting star (meteor) on right, Leon, Nicaragua, Central America

The sole Saro / Segrave A22 Meteor, G-aXP, painted maroon
The sole Saro/Segrave A22 Meteor, G-aXP, painted maroon for the 1930 Kings Cup Race

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Kaali meteor crater Date:

Eric Greenwood and Grp Capt H J Wilson
Eric Greenwood and Grp Capt H.J. Wilson of the reformed RAF High Speed Flight in front of Gloster Meteor IV, EE454, Britannia

These photographs from the Woomera range in Australia show how an Armstrong Whitworth Seaslug ship-to-air missile destroys its target

A Fokker S14 Mach Trainer jettisons its cockpit canopy flanked by a Gloster Meteor T7. The S14 flew for the first time on 20 May 1951. Date: 1951

Gloster Meteor F8 WK935
Gloster Meteor F8, WK935, was used by the RAE Farnborough for prone-pilot trials

Gloster Meteor F8 WA982
Gloster Meteor F8, WA982, had two Rolls-Royce Soar turbojets mounted on the wingtips

Gloster Meteor F4 RA491
Gloster Meteor F4, RA491, was initially flown powered by two Rolls-Royce Avon axial-flow turbojets. It is seen here at the 1950 SBAC show. Date: 1950

Gloster Meteor F4 RA435
Gloster Meteor F4, RA435, was used by Rolls-Royce as a testbed for two reheated Derwent V turbojets

Gloster Meteor F4 RA449
Gloster Meteor F4, RA449, is towed past an Avro Lincoln engine testbed

85 Squadron Gloster Meteor NF11s during final rehearsals for the 1953 RAF Review. Date: 1953

Gloster Meteor NF11 WD597
Gloster Meteor NF11, WD597, was used by Rolls-Royce for flight trials of the Derwent 8

The first true prototype of the Gloster Meteor NF11 WA546
The first true prototype of the Gloster Meteor NF11, WA546

Dutch Gloster Meteor F4s

The Gloster Meteor PR10 prototype VS968
The Gloster Meteor PR10 prototype, VS968

The Gloster Meteor F8 prototype VT150
The Gloster Meteor F8 prototype, VT150, was a modified F4 airframe with a new tail and cockpit canopy

Gloster Meteor F8 VZ460
Gloster Meteor F8, VZ460

Gloster Meteor F8 WA823
Gloster Meteor F8, WA823

A Gloster Meteor about to refuel in flight

Gloster Meteor F8 WA829 is refuelled in flight
Gloster Meteor F8, WA829, is refuelled in flight

A line-up of Gloster Meteor F8s

Gloster Meteor F8 VZ440
Gloster Meteor F8, VZ440

A Gloster Meteor T7 is prepared for another flight

A Gloster Meteor T7 is refuelled

Royal Navy Gloster Meteor T7 WL332
Royal Navy Gloster Meteor T7, WL332, of 728 Squadron, Hal Far, Malta

Gloster Meteor T7 VW417
Gloster Meteor T7, VW417

Gloster Meteor T7s of the Central Flying School perform aerobatics over RAF Little Rissington in 1953. Date: 1953

Gloster Meteor T7 VW472
Gloster Meteor T7, VW472

Gloster Meteor T7 demonstrator, G-AKPK
The carmine painted private venture Gloster Meteor T7 demonstrator, G-AKPK, was built with major sub-assemblies from the F4 demonstrator, G-AIDC. This aircraft went on to serve with the RNethAF

Gloster Meteor F1 EE221 / G minus its upper fin
Gloster Meteor F1, EE221/G, minus its upper fin

Grp Capt Bird Wilson beats up the aerodrome at Changi in a Gloster Meteor F4, EE596. 1947. Date: 1947

Gloster Meteor F4 EE521 during a demonstration tour
Gloster Meteor F4, EE521, during a demonstration tour

Gloster Meteor F4 EE519 armed with 1000lb bombs
Gloster Meteor F4, EE519, armed with 1, 000lb bombs

Gloster Meteor F3

Gloster Meteor F3 head-on

Gloster Meteor F3 EE278
Gloster Meteor F3, EE278

Gloster Meteor F1 EE223
Gloster Meteor F1, EE223

Gloster Meteor F1 EE221 / G
Gloster Meteor F1, EE221/G

Leonid meteor shower. The Leonids are visible in the night sky during November, and this observation was made by the French aeronauts Henri Giffard (1825-1882)

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In the vast expanse of the night sky, a mesmerizing spectacle unfolds - a meteor shower. Back in 1833, people gathered in awe as they observed a meteor storm above their humble village. The wood engraving by Adolf Vollmy, created around 1888, captures this extraordinary event with intricate detail and timeless beauty. Fast forward to modern times, where luxury meets power on the roads. The Bentley Continental R Mulliner roars through the streets, embodying elegance and strength just like those shooting stars that once graced our skies. But meteors aren't limited to celestial wonders alone; they also find their place among man-made marvels. Take for instance the Gloster Meteor F8 WA820 aircraft soaring through the clouds with unmatched grace and speed. Its sleek design is reminiscent of those radiant streaks illuminating the heavens during that unforgettable meteor shower over the Mississippi River in 1833. Artists have long been captivated by these cosmic phenomena too. Through vivid strokes and imaginative brushwork, they recreate meteor showers on canvas, allowing us to witness their splendor even when nature remains silent. Transportation takes another form as we delve into history's archives. An advertisement from 1885 showcases the Rover Safety Bicycle alongside an enchanting depiction of a meteor shower overhead - reminding us that even during moments of leisurely travel, we can still be touched by celestial magic. The skies have witnessed countless advancements throughout time - from six generations of RAF fighters lined up together to witness majestic meteors passing by to individuals embarking on thrilling journeys aboard their trusty motorcycles like this man astride his 1956/7 Royal Enfield bike. Amongst all these remarkable encounters with meteors lies yet another Gloster Meteor F8: WA855 gracefully gliding across azure horizons – its presence an homage to both aviation excellence and celestial wonderment.