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This two-seat trainer version of the 1940s Gloster Meteor jet fighter is the oldest airworthy British jet aircraft. It’s seen taking off at Duxford for it’s first public display after being completely restored.

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gloster, meteor t 7, wa591, fmk q, g bwmf, meteor flight, jet, trainer, raf, royal air force, aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, classic, vintage, take off, fair weather clouds, underside, heat ripples

My real name is Colin but most people know me as Oscar. I took my first photos in the early 1950s and my favorite subjects are aircraft, natural history, trucks and traction engines. I use Canon EOS cameras and a mix of Canon and Sigma lenses. My website URL is http://www.oscarpix.co.uk

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  • Edward Denyer
    Edward Denyer11 months ago

    Excellent Image Colin. – Ted

  • Thanks Ted. I was lucky again, if the sun had come out the heat ripples wouldn’t have been so clear.

    – Colin Smedley

  • Colin J Williams Photography
    Colin J Willia...11 months ago

    This is superb work !! – Colin

  • Thanks Colin.

    – Colin Smedley

  • Jasna
    Jasna11 months ago

    Fantastic image Colin!

  • Thanks for that Jasna.

    – Colin Smedley