Aircraft Photo of WA669 | Gloster Meteor T7 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #280236
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:WA669
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WA669 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:CFS - Central Flying School
Location
City / Airport:FairfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGVA   IATA: FFD   Local: -   Other: -
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985
 
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Mick Bajcar
Photo ID: 280236
Photo Comment

Seen here parked with the Vampire that together formed the 'Vintage Pair,' an RAF display team. I was at Mildenhall, I think the following year, when these two aircraft collided in mid-air during their display resulting in both aircraft crashing with the loss of two lives.

This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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