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Airfix have published computer rendered 3D images of the new Gloster Meteor F.8, and the two decal schemes for the kit that is due at the beginning of May.

As Britain’s first jet powered fighter and the only one to see service during the Second World War, the Gloster Meteor is not only an extremely important aircraft in the history of British aviation, but also one of the most attractive jets to see RAF service. The importance of the Meteor has been reflected in the level of interest that has been shown in this new model following its announcement, with a great many modellers confirming that this will be their first 1/48th scale modelling project.

Decals options are -
Option A
Gloster Meteor F.8, WL123/H, RAF No.111 Squadron, North Weald, Essex, 1954
This first scheme marks a Meteor which served with No.111 Squadron and wears standard RAF day fighter camouflage, with the addition of a distinctive yellow tail. WL123 was to end its RAF service at No.5 Maintenance Unit at Kemble, where it was sold for scrap in July 1959.

option B
Gloster Meteor F.8, WH364/U, RAF No.85 Squadron, Binbrook, Lincolnshire, 1968
Wearing an attractive silver scheme, this Meteor served with RAF No.601 Squadron between 1952 and 1957, with the station flights at Safi, Takali and Idris. It went on to serve with No.85 Squadron at Binbrook, before being retired in 1971 – it then went on to serve as the gate guardian at RAF Kemble. Twenty years later, the aircraft was bought by Eddie and Paul Brown of Meteor Flight Ltd, but when their plans to return the aircraft to flight were abandoned, WH364 was bought by former Gloster test pilot and Jet Age Museum patron Peter Cadbury. The aircraft was restored and is now on display at the Jet Age Museum, Gloucestershire Airport, wearing its former RAF No.601 Squadron markings.


The new 1/48th scale Gloster Meteor F.8 (A09182) is due to be released in May 2016, but is available to be pre-ordered on the Airfix website now.

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