| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | WA829 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor F8 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WA829 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Tangmere (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Tangmere Military Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 26 October 2018 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 97376 |
| Photo Comment |
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The current outdoor line-up at Tangmere is headed by this Meteor, which is a hybrid of at least at least two aircraft. Previously marked as VZ440, it is basically F.8 WA829, which was delivered to 245 Sqdn at RAF Horsham St Faith in late 1950 as one of 16 aircraft fitted with flight refuelling probes to conduct operational refuelling trials. This role continued until 245's Meteors were phased out in 1957. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 26 October 2018, and has since been viewed 278 times. |