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Gloster Meteor F4 RA490
Gloster Meteor F4, RA490, following use as a Beryl engine testbed, the aircraft was heavily modified to take two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets for trials with a jet deflection system
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Beryl Deflection Gloster Heavily Meteor Modified Nene Rolls Royce System Testbed Trials Turbojets
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.6cm (14.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "Gloster Meteor F4 RA490: Pioneering Jet Deflection System Trials with Rolls-Royce Nene Turbojets" This photograph showcases the Gloster Meteor F4, registration RA490, a legendary British jet fighter that underwent significant modifications for groundbreaking trials with the Rolls-Royce Nene jet engine and a jet deflection system. Following its initial use as a Beryl engine testbed, this aircraft was heavily transformed to accommodate two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets. The Gloster Meteor F4, a second-generation jet fighter, was a significant advancement in aviation technology during the post-World War II era. Its sleek design and advanced features made it a formidable addition to the Royal Air Force's (RAF) fleet. However, the potential of this aircraft was not limited to its original configuration. In this image, RA490 is seen undergoing trials with the Rolls-Royce Nene jet engine, a powerful and innovative engine that would later power the de Havilland Comet, the world's first jet airliner. The installation of these engines marked a significant milestone in the development of the Meteor, as it allowed for increased thrust and improved performance. Moreover, the aircraft was also fitted with a jet deflection system, an experimental technology designed to reduce the noise generated by jet engines during takeoff and landing. This system, which deflected the exhaust gases downwards, aimed to mitigate the negative impact of jet engines on the environment and nearby communities. This photograph captures a moment in aviation history, as the Gloster Meteor F4 RA490 pushed the boundaries of technology and innovation, paving the way for future advancements in jet engine design and application.
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