| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | EE549 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor F4 |
| C/n (msn): | [ EE549 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Saint AthanMap |
| Region / Country: | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGSY IATA: DGX Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | RAF Museum St Athan |
| Photo Date: | 21 April 1982 |
| Photo by: | Chris England |
| Photo ID: | 654706 |
| Photo Comment |
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This Meteor set a world speed record of 615 mph on 7 September 1946, and at one time was gate guard for RAF Innsworth. It was moved to Cosford in 1972, and is now on display at Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, West Sussex. This photo is copyright © Chris England, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 February 2024, and has since been viewed 148 times. |