| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | WK654 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor F8 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 245 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Norwich - InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGSH IATA: NWI Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | City of Norwich Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 818978 |
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WK654 entered service in 1952 with 247 Sqdn, later serving with 46 Sqdn (both at Odiham), the All Weather Flying Squadron, the Central Fighter Establishment (both at at West Raynham) and 85 Sqdn (Binbrook). Making its final flight in December 1969 to Kemble, it became a gate guard at RAF Neatishead until being replaced in 1992 by a Phantom and declared surplus. Painted in the colours of 245 Sqdn, which was resident here at Horsham St Faith from 1946 to 1955 This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 June 2025, and has since been viewed 44 times. |