Gloster Aircraft Company

[Gray]

The Gloster E28 (in background) first flew in 1939 and was Britain's first jet. It was used as a test bed for the engine. The Meteor (foreground) first flew in 1943 and served in WWII, but wasn't allowed to be flown over German held territory for fear they may capture a downed one. Was also used in chasing down V1 flying bombs.

[Head in the clouds.]

That is a grand picture, very evocative.

[Gray]

Thanks so much, Head in the Clouds.

[Graham Boak]

If they weren't allowed to fly over enemy territory, how come there was this action against a Fieseler Storch? I think the statement requires some qualification as to period.

[malpaso]

Gray,

Err, I think the E28 Whittle jet didn't fly till 1941. But a nice picture nonetheless.

Cheers

Will

[Martian]

If they weren't allowed to fly over enemy territory, how come there was this action against a Fieseler Storch? I think the statement requires some qualification as to period.

I understand the ban was lifted during the final weeks of the war.

Martin

[Gray]

My mistake, Malpaso. Should have said specification issued in 39 and first flew in 41.

Thanks for clarification on the flight ban over Germany, Martin.

Thanks all.

Cheers.

[bobsyouruncle]

Lovely picture. Great flying weather too by the looks of it. Beauty.

Cheers bob.