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Gloster F. 9-40 5758M - DG202-G
Gloster F.9/40 5758M / DG202/G, the first of the nine F.9/40s which preceded the Gloster Meteor, at RAF Yatesbury on 31 March 1958. Date: 1958
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1958 Gloster Meteor Preceded Yatesbury
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This photograph showcases the Gloster F.9/40 5758M, also known as DG202-G, at RAF Yatesbury on 31 March 1958. The Gloster F.9/40 was a British single-engine jet fighter prototype, which preceded the renowned Gloster Meteor. With a sleek and innovative design, this aircraft was a significant step towards the jet age. The F.9/40 was the first of the nine prototypes produced by Gloster Aircraft Company, leading the way in the development of jet technology for the Royal Air Force (RAF). The aircraft in this image, 5758M, is seen taxying on the runway, its powerful jet engines emitting plumes of smoke as it prepares for takeoff. The pilot, dressed in flying gear and wearing a helmet, is visible in the cockpit, ready to embark on the next stage of the flight test program. The Gloster F.9/40 was a pivotal moment in aviation history, marking the transition from piston-engine aircraft to jet propulsion. Its advanced design and impressive performance laid the foundation for the development of the Gloster Meteor, the world's first operational jet fighter. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of a bygone era in aviation when innovation and exploration were at the forefront of technological advancements. The Peter Butt Aviation Collection, from which this image is sourced, is a treasure trove of historical aviation photographs, providing a visual record of the evolution of flight. This photograph, in particular, offers a unique perspective on the development of the Gloster F.9/40 and the early days of jet aviation.
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