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Framed Print : Gloster Meteor Mk. 8 - Mk. 7 combination G-ANSO
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Gloster Meteor Mk. 8 - Mk. 7 combination G-ANSO
Gloster Meteor Mk.8 - Mk.7 combination (ex GAF) G-ANSO, at the 1954 SBAC Farnborough air-show. Built as an F Mk.8 airframe with strengthened outer wings, the Ground Attack Fighter (GAF) aka Reaper, was first flown, as G-AMCJ, on 4 September 1950 at Moreton Valence by Jim Cooksey, appearing at the 1950 SBAC Farnborough air-show very soon afterwards. Extensive flying and weapons firing trials failed to secure an order so ACMJ had the forward fuselage replaced with that of a Meteor T Mk.7 in 1954 and registered as G-ANSO, retaining the strengthened wings and wing-tip fuel tanks of the GAF. G-ANSO was modified again in 1959, with a T Mk.7 rear fuselage and outer wings, for Svensk Flygtjanst AB (Swedair Ltd), as SE-DCC. Date: 1954
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1950 1954 1959 Air Show Airframe Appearing Attack Combination Extensive Failed Farnborough Firing Flown Forward Fuel Fuselage Gloster Meteor Modified Moreton Order Outer Reaper Rear Registered Replaced Retaining Sbac Secure Strengthened Svensk Tanks Trials Valence Wing Tip Wings Weapons
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic Gloster Meteor Mk. 8 - Mk. 7 combination G-ANSO. Captured by the expert photographers at Mary Evans Picture Library, this print showcases the Gloster Meteor in action at the 1954 SBAC Farnborough Airshow. This Ground Attack Fighter, also known as the Reaper, was a unique combination of Mk. 8 and Mk. 7 airframes, built with strengthened outer wings for enhanced performance. Add this captivating piece to your home or office décor and relive the glory days of aviation.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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 39.6cm x 17.4cm (15.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the unique Gloster Meteor Mk. 8-Mk. 7 combination, registration G-ANSO, at the 1954 SBAC Farnborough Airshow. Originally built as an F Mk. 8 airframe, this Meteor underwent significant modifications to become the Ground Attack Fighter (GAF), also known as the "Reaper." The GAF was first flown on September 4, 1950, at Moreton Valence by Jim Cooksey. Despite extensive flying and weapons firing trials, the GAF failed to secure an order, leading to the replacement of its forward fuselage with that of a Meteor T Mk. 7 in 1954. The resulting aircraft, registered as G-ANSO, retained the strengthened wings and wing-tip fuel tanks of the GAF. In 1959, G-ANSO underwent further modifications, receiving a T Mk. 7 rear fuselage and outer wings for Svensk Flygtjanst AB (Swedair Ltd), becoming SE-DCC. This image captures a significant moment in the history of the Gloster Meteor, showcasing its versatility and adaptability. [Keywords] 1954, Gloster, Meteor, mk. 8, combination, GAF, G-ANSO, SBAC, Farnborough, air show, built, airframe, strengthened, outer wings, ground attack fighter, aka, reaper, flown, September 1950, Moreton Valence, Jim Cooksey, extensive flying, weapons firing trials, failed, secure order, ACMJ, forward fuselage, replaced, registered, retaining, wing tip fuel tanks, modified, 1959, rear, Svensk Flygtjanst AB, Swedair Ltd, SE-DCC. [Note: Swedair Ltd is a Swedish aviation company, not the same as the company in the text.] [Disclaimer: This caption is based on the provided information from Mary Evans Picture Library and does not mention any commercial use of the aircraft.]
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