The Gloster Meteor 1 was a British single-seat fighter aircraft that first flew in 1943 and entered service in 1944 during World War II. It was the first operational jet fighter used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Allies, and it played a crucial role in the air battles of the war. The Meteor was powered by two turbojet engines and had a maximum speed of over 500 mph. It was highly maneuverable and could climb quickly to high altitudes. The Meteor's development was a significant milestone in aviation history, marking the beginning of the jet age and paving the way for future generations of advanced combat aircraft. The plot of the book revolves around the development and deployment of the Gloster Meteor 1 during World War II. The story begins with the early struggles of the British aviation industry, which was desperate to develop a modern fighter aircraft to counter the German Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190.

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