Special Hobby Plastic Model Kit
Gloster Meteor F Mk.III (1/72) SH72527
The Gloster Meteor F Mk.III represents a significant leap in aviation history as the first operational jet fighter of the Royal Air Force during WWII. Special Hobby’s 1/72 scale kit faithfully captures this pioneering aircraft with a detailed injection-moulded plastic build ideal for any jet age or WWII aviation collection.
- Highly detailed 1/72 scale plastic model kit
- Accurate representation of the early jet-powered Gloster Meteor
- Includes fine surface details and optional parts
- Suitable for intermediate to advanced modellers
- Markings for RAF wartime liveries
The F Mk.III variant was among the earliest Meteor jets to enter active RAF service, featuring improved Derwent engines and enhanced cockpit instrumentation. While it arrived too late to influence the outcome of WWII significantly, it was deployed to counter V-1 flying bombs and saw limited frontline action before the end of hostilities. Its legacy, however, helped shape future jet development in post-war Britain.
This model kit offers an engaging build for modellers interested in early jet aircraft and British aviation heritage. A superb choice for both display and diorama settings.