Steve Bond

(Author)

Meteor Boys: True Tales from the Operators of Britain's First Jet Fighter - From 1944 to DatePaperback, 26 April 2020

Meteor Boys: True Tales from the Operators of Britain's First Jet Fighter - From 1944 to Date
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Part of Series
Jet Age
Print Length
224 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Grub Street Publishing
Date Published
26 Apr 2020
ISBN-10
1911621904
ISBN-13
9781911621904

Description

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 adrenaline 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.

Product Details

Author:
Steve Bond
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
GB
Date Published:
26 April 2020
Dimensions:
23.11 x 15.49 x 2.29 cm
Genre:
British
ISBN-10:
1911621904
ISBN-13:
9781911621904
Language:
English
Pages:
224
Series:
Weight:
544.31 gm

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