The Meteor Jet
The Gloster Meteor became the first operational jet fighter for the R.A.F. in August 1944. It was capable of catching and shooting down V1 buzzbombs with its maximum speed of 493 mph, and thus probably saving many more lives.
The Gloster Meteor became the first operational jet fighter for the R.A.F. in August 1944. It was capable of catching and shooting down V1 buzzbombs with its maximum speed of 493 mph, and thus probably saving many more lives.