Meteor Boys

True Tales from the Operators of Britain's First Jet Fighter - from 1944 to Date

By: STEVE BOND

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Hardcover | 1 November 2016

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208 Pages

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23.4 x 15.6 x 15.24

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True Tales from the Operators of Britain's First Jet Fighter - From 1944 to date

As Britain's first jet fighter, the Gloster Meteor has had a remarkably varied and lengthy life. But whilst many books have focused on its development and service history, the time has come to hear the personal experiences of its air and ground crews.

By interviewing over forty veterans, author Steve Bond has written an incredibly detailed insight into this iconic aircraft, which is supported by anecdotes and accounts from those who knew it best. One example is Alan McDonald who described the Meteor as 'a bit unforgiving if you got it wrong, as many pilots found out to their cost, especially on one engine, but I must admit I got to like it very much – it was a great adrenalin rush.'

Alongside these entertaining anecdotes are details of the Meteor's origins and developments. Starting with the first deliveries in 1944 working through to the present day, Steve Bond documents the diverse role which the Meteor has had. From use in operations against the V1, photo-reconnaissance missions, as a training machine and later a display aircraft – particular attention is given to its major service period of the 1950s through to the early 1960s. The book will also feature photographs never seen before in print. This detailed history of this iconic and much loved jet fighter will appeal to all aviation fans.

Industry Reviews

"Steve Bond has done a great job with this book with many personal accounts of the people that were involved every day in the life of the Meteor. Highly Recommended."-- "IPMS/USA"

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