Delivered to 616 Sqn, which had been the RAF's first Meteor squadron. Photo from: Imperial War Museums

Ex EE405, displayed at RAF Bridgenorth from 1957 until the base closed in 1963, at which time it was scrapped. Previously displayed at RAF West Kirby and RAF Hednesford

For some years a gate guardian at RAF Coltishall, later given the 245 Squadron code 'MR-V'. Relegated to the fire dump (in 1969?) and eventually scrapped.

The RNZAF's first jet, which was on loan from the RAF until it was purchased in 1950. Not long after that it became an instructional airframe until sold as scrap in 1957. The RNZAF chose the Vampire as its first operational jet. Photo from: RNZAF/Air Force Museum of New Zealand

Early production Meteor wearing early postwar camouflage and the MR-V markings of No. 245 Squadron RAF.

Early production Meteor F.3 EE387 was latterly used by FRL for refuelling trials and development work. From FRL 60 years ago.