Airfix 1:48 Gloster Meteor F.8

Airfix 1:48 Gloster Meteor F.8In many respects, the Gloster Meteor could be regarded as Britain's jet powered equivalent of the Spitfire, the first of a new breed of fighter which would go on to patrol Britain's skies for many years following its squadron introduction in July 1944. The later F. 8 variant was arguably the most effective version of the Meteor and for the five years following its introduction, it would form the backbone of the Britain's fighter defence force. With

the pilot could shut down one of the engines to conserve fuel and whilst this would reduce the Gannet's maximum speed

angular exhausts and Combat Identification Panels (CIP)

Thanks to the two rotors and the strong aerodynamic structure

The kit iteself is intact

axles and rear bed are transported via trailer to their work-place

combined with the fixed fighting compartment with L/70 7

it has gradually gave the role of front-line fighter to the more modern Spitfire

The Panzerkampfwagen IV was Germany's most important tank during the second world war

The Me262 A-2a would see active service up till the end of World War II

From March

one sitting pilot figure and black-and-white painting guide are included

and to ensure that the aircraft would be able to handle changing mission requirements and be equipped with the latest weapons