1951 Press Photo Gloster Meteor Twin Jet Fighters Waiting Delivery to Britain

Like giant birds in slumber these Gloster Meteor Twin Jet Fighters await delivery to Air Forces of Britain, Holland, Belgium & Denmark at the Gloster Works at Gloucester Eng. The latest version of the Meteor can climb at the rate of 30,000 feet in 6 and a half minutes. In addition to the normal armament of 4 20mm cannons, it can carry 16 rocket projectiles or two 1,000 pound bombs. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 4-2-1951.

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