Airfix A09182A 1:48 Gloster Meteor F.8 Jet Fighter Plastic Model Kit Hobby

About This Item

This detailed 1:48 scale model of the Gloster Meteor F.8 consists of 165 parts, allowing hobbyists to assemble one of the UK's most pivotal post-war fighter jets. With a skill rating of 3 and a wingspan measuring 236mm, this plastic kit offers a rewarding challenge for modellers aged 8 and up, featuring two paint options.

Key Features

• 165 piece plastic kit in 1:48 scale
• Skill level 3 - ideal for intermediate modellers
• Completed model spans an impressive 236mm
• Includes two genuine paint schemes
• Suitable for ages 8 and older
• Represents a Cold War era fighter aircraft

History

The Gloster Meteor, in many ways, stands as Britain's jet-powered counterpart to the Spitfire, heralding a new generation of fighters that would safeguard British airspace for years after its squadron debut in July 1944.

The F.8 version is often considered the most capable iteration of the Meteor, serving as the mainstay of Britain's fighter defence for five years post-introduction.

With 1,183 units produced, the F.8 was both the last single-seat fighter variant of the Meteor and the most extensively manufactured, arguably marking it as a key British aircraft in the post-war period.

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