Brand new plastic model kit of gloster meteor f.8 Fr.9 Fighter aircraft with 2 scheme options level 2 1 72 plastic model kit by airfix.
Brand new box.
Vintage style packaging.
Officially licensed product.
Contains 154 detailed parts.
Does not include display stand.
Paint and cement required not included .
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Parts molded in light gray unless otherwise indicated.
Includes decals to design the plane in 2 different schemes.
Dimensions approximately l-7.5 W-6.25 Inches assembled.
History aspects:the gloster meteor f.8 Was an advanced version of the meteor the first british jet fighter and the only allied jet aircraft to see combat during world war ii. Entering service in the late 1940s the f.8 Variant was equipped with a more powerful engine improved aerodynamics and upgraded armament making it one of the most capable jet fighters of its time. The f.8 Saw extensive service with the royal air force raf and several allied air forces during the early stages of the cold war. Its robust performance and reliability made it a critical component in western defense strategies during a period of rapid technological advancement in military aviation.The gloster meteor fr.9 Variant a reconnaissance version of the f.8 Was developed to meet the growing demand for jet-powered aircraft capable of both combat and reconnaissance missions. The fr.9 Saw action during the malayan emergency in the 1950s where it performed ground attack and reconnaissance miss...
Brand: Airfix
Type: Military Models
