Wilches 1,172 Posted October 6, 2018 Look what I found. It´s new for me. A Meteor with folding wings!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilches 1,172 Posted October 6, 2018 Sorry Wrench! Could you move this to the correct Forum? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallenphoenix1986 603 Posted October 6, 2018 So either its Photoshop or a Museum did it for logistical reasons? There actually was a navalised version of the Meteor, never went beyond a prototype though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilches 1,172 Posted October 6, 2018 This plane was towed into a museum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Erik 1,812 Posted October 6, 2018 As mentioned ... some F3s built in 1944 were modified for naval trials which included beefed up under bellies, tailhooks, and folding wings. The navy sea trials took place on the HMS Implacable which included takeoffs and landings. The Meteor pictured above is a real and very rare aircraft. I bet she's a prized museum piece with what looks like a great restoration filled with tremendous British history and pride no matter where she goes. BTW, I think this topic is still in the wrong place. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stratos 3,191 Posted October 6, 2018 Can't be a variant to be stowed in caves or something like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilches 1,172 Posted October 6, 2018 11 minutes ago, Stratos said: Can't be a variant to be stowed in caves or something like that? Humm... very interesting. I think Stratos found the answer. It´s very likely that those nordics developed a kind of folding wings for an easy storage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Erik 1,812 Posted October 6, 2018 Cave dwelling would go against history though it is a novel idea. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloster_Meteor Reference: Butler and Buttler 2006, pp. 28–29. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench 9,848 Posted October 7, 2018 sure looks like a model to me ... look at the shadows, the grass and other vegetation, the sheen/shine one the bird itself. and, honestly, why the hell would the Danes need a folding winged Meatbox? --- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Erik 1,812 Posted October 7, 2018 13 hours ago, Wrench said: sure looks like a model to me ... look at the shadows, the grass and other vegetation, the sheen/shine one the bird itself. and, honestly, why the hell would the Danes need a folding winged Meatbox? --- We need to get someone in Denmark to head to the (Danmarks Tekniske Museet) Technical Museum of Denmark ... where this aircraft is supposed to be on display apparently as the first jet aircraft Denmark purchased. Who's going? Also see references: https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1298273 https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/model/Gloster Meteor F4 http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/000412356.html http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/000836666.html https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/72366 Inspiration and History: "Denmark bought 20 Meteor F.Mk.4 in May 1949 with deliveries commencing the same autumn, after a number of pilots and mechanics had been trained in England. The aircraft belonged to 3. Luftflotille of Marinens Flyvevæsen (the Third Air Flotilla of the Danish Navy’s Air Service). They were given the type numeral 43 and individually numbers running from 461 to 480. After the creation of the Royal Danish Air Force, which took place on October 1st 1950, the Third Air Flotilla was renamed Eskadrille 723 (Squadron 723) on January 8th 1951. On November 1st1952 Flyvevåbnets Jagerkursus (the RDAF’s fighter course) was established at Aalborg Air Base and at the same time took over the remaining 14 Meteor F.4, as six had crashed in the first years of service. The F.4 remained in service until 1956, when fatigue and rising maintenance costs rendered it obsolete. As a consequence all but two of the remaining airframes were dismantled and used for target practice, fire drills and other useful events. The 43-461, which is the subject of this review, has the distinction of being Denmark’s first operational jet fighter and is today preserved at the Technical Museum in Elsinore." That image is located here: https://modelingmadness.com/review/korean/gb/plesmet4.htm Appears to have the same aircraft number, insignia, and folding wings. The original image appears to trace back to: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alfblume/2284473292/in/album-72157638528692053/ Maybe we're closer to the mystery being solved? Wrench get's a gold star. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench 9,848 Posted October 7, 2018 I wouldn't mind going to Denmark and checking it out. just saying .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Veltro2k 6,351 Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) personally looks like its a scale model diorama Picture with some photoshop Edited October 7, 2018 by Veltro2k 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilches 1,172 Posted October 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Veltro2k said: personally looks like its a scale model diorama Picture with some photoshop Nope. I took it from a Danish site about the Meteor service. I a real plane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Crusader 2,101 Posted October 8, 2018 One of the comments on flickr (link by Erik) Quote They do not fold, but can be unhinged for storage . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Coupi 4,388 Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) I hope we could fly this F4 (and/or Mk.III)... over SF2 terrains ! Best regards Edited October 8, 2018 by Coupi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
