1/48 Airfix Gloster Meteor FR.9 Fighter Reconnaissance Aircraft Plastic Model Kit A09188

1/48 Airfix Gloster Meteor FR.9 Fighter Reconnaissance Aircraft Plastic Model Kit

Build an authentic replica of the Gloster Meteor FR.9, the armed reconnaissance version of Britain’s first operational jet fighter, with this precision 1/48 scale model kit from Airfix. This detailed kit captures the distinctive extended nose and specialized reconnaissance configuration that made the FR.9 an essential Cold War intelligence-gathering aircraft.

Product Features:

• Scale:1/48
• Skill level:Intermediate to Advanced
• Extended nose configuration:Distinctive reconnaissance variant profile
• Williamson F.24 camera housing:Forward, port, or starboard facing camera positions
• Twin Rolls-Royce Derwent engines:Detailed wing-mounted jet engines
• External fuel tanks:Wing and ventral tanks for extended range
• Detailed cockpit:Realistic instrument panel and ejection seat
• Canopy options:Open or closed position
• Engraved panel lines:Authentic surface detail throughout
• Detailed landing gear:Retractable gear with wheel wells
• Multiple marking options:RAF squadron schemes included
• Manufacturer:Airfix
• SKU:AIRA09188

About the Gloster Meteor FR.9:

As the armed reconnaissance version of Britain’s first operational jet fighter, the Gloster Meteor FR.9 was based on the F.8 fighter version of the aircraft and replaced Spitfires and Mosquitos in this role. The extended nose housed a Williamson F.24 camera, which could be positioned to fire either forward, port, or starboard facing. Its range was extended significantly by the addition of external wing and ventral fuel tanks, allowing it to conduct deep reconnaissance missions over enemy territory. The FR.9 served with distinction during the Cold War, providing vital photographic intelligence for NATO forces. Its combination of jet speed, camera equipment, and defensive armament made it an effective reconnaissance platform during the 1950s.

What’s in the Box:

This kit includes plastic sprues, comprehensive instruction sheet, paint guide, and authentic RAF squadron decals.

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