British Jets.

Slugger wrote:

1.) The Gloster Meteor was the first British Jet to enter operational service. The first successful offensive mission took place on August 4 1944 when a German V-1 flying bomb was downed. The Meteor was built in numerous versions, and a few examples were still in service as target tugs until quite recently.

2.) The Hawker Sea Hawk was a single seat Naval fighter-bomber. Power was provided by a single Rolls Royce Nene turbojet of 5,200 lb. (2,359 kg) thrust. maximum speed 560 mph (901 km/h) at 36,000 feet (10,970 m)

3.) The English Electric Canberra first entered service with the R.A.F. in May 1951, it remained in service until recently thus making it the aircraft having the longest life in R.A.F. service. As the Martin B-57, it is one of the few British aircraft to have been licence built in the USA..

4.) The Hawker Hunter. 1,972 various versions of the Hunter were built making it the most successful British Jet aircraft ever built in regard to quantity. Used by many Airforces World Wide it was classic proof of the old adage that if it looks right it will fly right.

5.) The Blackburn Buccaneer S Mk 2. In its time it was one of the worlds finest low-level attack aircraft. Only 189 were built, the first version entered service in early 1963, none now remain in service with the R.A.F.

6.) English Electric Lightning F 6. This Aircraft was only operated by the Royal Air Force, while it no longer remains in service, its top speed of 1,500 mph made it the fastest aircraft ever operated by the R.A.F.

7.) The McDonnell Phantom FGR.2 Versions of the Phantom operated by the Royal Air Force were fitted with Rolls Royce Spey engines. All R.A.F. Phantoms have been withdrawn from service. Still operated by several Airforces around the World updated versions of the Phantom still prove to be a formidable and capable opponent. It certainly ranks as one of the finest fighters ever built. The Phantom has been employed with great success in the "Wild Weasel" role by the United States Airforce and it continues to fulfill that task to date. 1999 will be the Phantom's fortieth anniversary in service.

8.) The Panavia Tornado was designed by a consortium from Great Britain Germany and Italy for the requirements of their respective Airforces. Its swing wing design allows it to operate in many roles. Tornado's from all three Nations are a common sight in the North Wales Valleys where they practice down to a level of 200 feet. The Tornado is capable of flying. "hands off" at a level of 50 feet both by day and night. The F3 version of the Tornado is the only high level combat interceptor in service with the R.A.F. today. While not quite as fast as the Lightning F6 that it replaced, it has vastly better range. The aircraft is powered by two Turbo-Union RB.199-34R afterburning turbofans each giving 16.000 lb. (7,256 kg) of thrust. The maximum speed at sea level is 921 mph (1,482 km/h)

9.) Considered by many to be the ultimate V Bomber, the Avro Vulcan was indeed an awesome sight, its huge delta wing gave it an appearance unlike any other. Airman of the U.S.A.F. called it the "Aluminium Overcast" During the Falklands Conflict. The Vulcan carried out a bombing raid on Port Stanley Airfield, to date this is the longest distance covered on any bombing mission ever undertaken. The Vulcan had a top speed of 640 mph (1,030 km/h) and a range of 3,000 miles (4,830 km) the ceiling was 55,000 feet (16,765 m) It carried a crew of five and a bomb load of 21,000 lb. (9,525 kg) The original Vulcan's were powered by four Bristol Olympus 101 turbojets of 11,000 lb. (4,990 kg) each. The engine was later developed by Rolls Royce and used to power Concord. No Vulcan is currently flying in the World today. There are at least three in the United Kingdom that are maintained in more or less flying condition. The Vulcan has a huge following of enthusiasts. If the necessary permission and finance could be obtained there is no reason why one should not take to the air once again. Various groups have tried to achieve this so far without success.

10.) British Aerospace Harrier. The Harrier is unique in the fact that it is the only aircraft that has entered service with any western Air Force that has the ability to take off and land vertically. The Harrier has the unique capability of flying backwards. One of the few British designs to be built in the United States, the Harrier gave excellent service with the United States Marines during the Gulf Conflict. During the Falklands Conflict Sea Harriers accounted for at least twenty Argentine aircraft without loss to themselves.

11.) The Sepcat Jaguar (Bae Dassault Breguet) Multirole fighter is fitted with two Rolls Royce Turboméca RB 172 Adour Mk102 turbofans. Maximum speed is 990 mph (1,593 km/h) at 36,000 feet (11,000 m)

12.) The Handly Page Victor Bomber entered service with the R.A.F. in 1956. For many years it was one of the mainstays of Britain's V bomber force. The Victor carried a crew of five. The Victor had a maximum speed of 640 mph and a range of 2,700 miles, the ceiling was 55,000 ft (16,765 m). All have now been withdrawn from service. Later versions were converted to the Air to Air refuelling role, these were a very welcome sight to Coalition pilots returning from missions in the gulf Conflict.

12.) Designed as an airliner the BAC VC10 spent a short time in service with B.O.A.C., after which time several were acquired by the R.A.F. for whom the VC10 has provided many years of excellent service. The VC 10 is powered by four Rolls Royce Conway R.Co.43 bypass turbojets giving a cruising speed of 580 mph, and a range of 4,720 miles, the ceiling is 31,000 ft (11,582 m)

13.) The British Aerospace Nimrod, this maritime reconnaissance aircraft, first entered service with the R.A.F. in 1968. it has continually been upgraded and will remain in service for many more years.


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Austin Terry wrote:

Slugger wrote:

1.) The Gloster Meteor was the first British Jet to enter operational service. The first successful offensive mission took place on August 4 1944 when a German V-1 flying bomb was downed. The Meteor was built in numerous versions, and a few examples were still in service as target tugs until quite recently.

2.) The Hawker Sea Hawk was a single seat Naval fighter-bomber. Power was provided by a single Rolls Royce Nene turbojet of 5,200 lb. (2,359 kg) thrust. maximum speed 560 mph (901 km/h) at 36,000 feet (10,970 m)

3.) The English Electric Canberra first entered service with the R.A.F. in May 1951, it remained in service until recently thus making it the aircraft having the longest life in R.A.F. service. As the Martin B-57, it is one of the few British aircraft to have been licence built in the USA..

4.) The Hawker Hunter. 1,972 various versions of the Hunter were built making it the most successful British Jet aircraft ever built in regard to quantity. Used by many Airforces World Wide it was classic proof of the old adage that if it looks right it will fly right.

5.) The Blackburn Buccaneer S Mk 2. In its time it was one of the worlds finest low-level attack aircraft. Only 189 were built, the first version entered service in early 1963, none now remain in service with the R.A.F.

6.) English Electric Lightning F 6. This Aircraft was only operated by the Royal Air Force, while it no longer remains in service, its top speed of 1,500 mph made it the fastest aircraft ever operated by the R.A.F.

7.) The McDonnell Phantom FGR.2 Versions of the Phantom operated by the Royal Air Force were fitted with Rolls Royce Spey engines. All R.A.F. Phantoms have been withdrawn from service. Still operated by several Airforces around the World updated versions of the Phantom still prove to be a formidable and capable opponent. It certainly ranks as one of the finest fighters ever built. The Phantom has been employed with great success in the "Wild Weasel" role by the United States Airforce and it continues to fulfill that task to date. 1999 will be the Phantom's fortieth anniversary in service.

8.) The Panavia Tornado was designed by a consortium from Great Britain Germany and Italy for the requirements of their respective Airforces. Its swing wing design allows it to operate in many roles. Tornado's from all three Nations are a common sight in the North Wales Valleys where they practice down to a level of 200 feet. The Tornado is capable of flying. "hands off" at a level of 50 feet both by day and night. The F3 version of the Tornado is the only high level combat interceptor in service with the R.A.F. today. While not quite as fast as the Lightning F6 that it replaced, it has vastly better range. The aircraft is powered by two Turbo-Union RB.199-34R afterburning turbofans each giving 16.000 lb. (7,256 kg) of thrust. The maximum speed at sea level is 921 mph (1,482 km/h)

9.) Considered by many to be the ultimate V Bomber, the Avro Vulcan was indeed an awesome sight, its huge delta wing gave it an appearance unlike any other. Airman of the U.S.A.F. called it the "Aluminium Overcast" During the Falklands Conflict. The Vulcan carried out a bombing raid on Port Stanley Airfield, to date this is the longest distance covered on any bombing mission ever undertaken. The Vulcan had a top speed of 640 mph (1,030 km/h) and a range of 3,000 miles (4,830 km) the ceiling was 55,000 feet (16,765 m) It carried a crew of five and a bomb load of 21,000 lb. (9,525 kg) The original Vulcan's were powered by four Bristol Olympus 101 turbojets of 11,000 lb. (4,990 kg) each. The engine was later developed by Rolls Royce and used to power Concord. No Vulcan is currently flying in the World today. There are at least three in the United Kingdom that are maintained in more or less flying condition. The Vulcan has a huge following of enthusiasts. If the necessary permission and finance could be obtained there is no reason why one should not take to the air once again. Various groups have tried to achieve this so far without success.

10.) British Aerospace Harrier. The Harrier is unique in the fact that it is the only aircraft that has entered service with any western Air Force that has the ability to take off and land vertically. The Harrier has the unique capability of flying backwards. One of the few British designs to be built in the United States, the Harrier gave excellent service with the United States Marines during the Gulf Conflict. During the Falklands Conflict Sea Harriers accounted for at least twenty Argentine aircraft without loss to themselves.

11.) The Sepcat Jaguar (Bae Dassault Breguet) Multirole fighter is fitted with two Rolls Royce Turboméca RB 172 Adour Mk102 turbofans. Maximum speed is 990 mph (1,593 km/h) at 36,000 feet (11,000 m)

12.) The Handly Page Victor Bomber entered service with the R.A.F. in 1956. For many years it was one of the mainstays of Britain's V bomber force. The Victor carried a crew of five. The Victor had a maximum speed of 640 mph and a range of 2,700 miles, the ceiling was 55,000 ft (16,765 m). All have now been withdrawn from service. Later versions were converted to the Air to Air refuelling role, these were a very welcome sight to Coalition pilots returning from missions in the gulf Conflict.

12.) Designed as an airliner the BAC VC10 spent a short time in service with B.O.A.C., after which time several were acquired by the R.A.F. for whom the VC10 has provided many years of excellent service. The VC 10 is powered by four Rolls Royce Conway R.Co.43 bypass turbojets giving a cruising speed of 580 mph, and a range of 4,720 miles, the ceiling is 31,000 ft (11,582 m)

13.) The British Aerospace Nimrod, this maritime reconnaissance aircraft, first entered service with the R.A.F. in 1968. it has continually been upgraded and will remain in service for many more years.


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Dude, you need to post the pictures.

Ill try to get them in.