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Gloster Meteor F-1
The First Prototype Gloster F9/40 Royal Air Force RAF Gloster Meteor F-1 Parked in the Static-Display at an Airshow As Flown by Test-Pilot Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown, Cbe, Dsc, Afc, Fraes, Rn (Born 21 January 1919) Former Royal-Navy Officer Date: 1940s
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This photograph captures the iconic Gloster Meteor F-1, the first prototype of the world's first operational jet fighter, parked proudly in a static display at an airshow during the 1940s. The Meteor, registered as WK101, was flown by the renowned test-pilot, Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown, CBE, DSC, AFC, RN. Born on January 21, 1919, Winkle Brown was a former Royal Navy officer who made significant contributions to the development of jet aviation. The Gloster Meteor F-1, with its distinctive swept-wing design, was a groundbreaking aircraft that marked the dawn of the jet age for the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the United Kingdom. Its first flight took place on March 5, 1943, and it entered service with the RAF in 1944, becoming the first British jet fighter to see combat. This image, taken in England during the 1940s, showcases the Meteor F-1's sleek and innovative design. Its powerful jet engines, advanced avionics, and impressive performance made it a formidable adversary in the skies during the latter stages of World War II. The photograph's grainy texture and the contrast between the dark aircraft and the bright, open sky add to its timeless appeal, transporting us back to an era of groundbreaking aviation achievements and the spirit of innovation that defined the 2nd World War.
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