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

Name: 1951 Press Photo Gloster Meteor Twin Jet Fighters Waiting Delivery to Britain
Brand: nem
SKU: nem45797
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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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1951 Press Photo Gloster Meteor Twin Jet Fighters Waiting Delivery to Britain

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