Airfix Gloster Meteor F.8 Korea

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The Gloster Meteor F.8 was a greatly improved version of Britain’s first operational jet fighter and arguably the definitive version of this classic aircraft. Seeing extensive service during the Korean War with No. 77 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force, the Meteor was engaged in combat with the new Soviet-produced MiG 15 jet fighter, which proved to be an extremely capable adversary.

The Gloster Meteor maintains a significant position in the history of the Royal Air Force, as it became Britain’s first operational jet aircraft. Not willing to risk this technology falling into the hands of the Germans, initial operations were confined to UK airspace, particularly in combating the V-1 Doodlebug threat. Indeed, once Meteors were deployed to Europe in the latter stages of WWII, they were still forbidden to engage in combat with the Messerschmitt Me 262, so we will never know how these significant aircraft would have performed against each other.

In operation, the Meteor proved to be a delightful aircraft to fly and enabled pilots to make a relatively easy transition from piston-engined aircraft to jet-powered flight. Unlike the Messerschmitt Me 262, the Meteor also proved to be almost as reliable as the Spitfires and Tempests it was intended to replace and was even capable of being operated from relatively basic grass airstrips. Continually developed throughout its service life, the Gloster Meteor would remain in RAF service for many years, with a handful of target towing aircraft still operating in the 1980s.

Key specifications

Reproduction scale
1:48
Number of pieces
190 x
Warning label toy
Caution! Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard due to small parts that can be swallowed.
model type
Airplane kit
model type
plastic model
Item number
14555350

General information

Manufacturer
Airfix
Category
Scale modelling
Manufacturer no.
AIR A09184
Release date
26.9.2017

Material

Material group
Plastic
Material
PlasticPlastic

Target group

Minimum age
3 years
Warning label toy
Caution! Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard due to small parts that can be swallowed.

Plastic + Wood Modeling Properties

model type
Airplane kit
model type
plastic model
Reproduction scale
1:48
Number of pieces
190 x

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
287 mm
Width
236 mm

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Scale modelling» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 15.Pichler
    0.2 %
  • 15.Ugears
    0.2 %
  • 17.Heller
    1.1 %
  • 18.Jägerndorfer
    1.2 %
  • 19.Airfix
    1.3 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

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  • Airfix
    Not enough data
  • 1.Jägerndorfer
    0 days
  • Army Painter
    Not enough data
  • Bandai
    Not enough data
  • Donau
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Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Scale modelling» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 9.Robotime
    0.6 %
  • 10.Ugears
    0.8 %
  • 11.Airfix
    1 %
  • 11.Army Painter
    1 %
  • 13.Heller
    1.1 %
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