Early RAF Jets (Meteor, Vampire, Venom, Hunter)

[MrAvalanche2004]

some kickass technology of the day.

[linedriver1]

Had 3 at RAF Brawdy as target towers. Flt Lt Catt was a master at flying these a/c. Would take up his pipe and a hip flask. Rarely came back withought a hole or two in the tail/fuselage! Loved to beat up the airfield on his return! Could hear it at full throttle from miles away!

[gdangelobr]

The Brazilian Air Force operated Gloster Meteor from 1953 to 1971... Here was used as attack plane..

[toneh321]

in philippines we call it brand new.,hahha or flying coffins..

[patrol681]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, -- why? -- Because I am an ex RAF flight mechanic who worked on both the Gloster Meteors and Vampires, while stationed in Egypt, in the M.E.A.F. in the 1950's. Graceful aircraft, and man could they move, (ancient by today's standards perhaps,) but thrilling memories all the same. Thanks for sharing.

[railman01]

The Hawker Hunter, one of my all time favourite aircraft. Always a pleasure to see these aircraft flying, great vid, pity theres no engine noise though.

[florickwar2]

now someone buy some planes at scrap prices and keep storing them .

[idle44]

I just realised that the last shots are planes with Switz? airforce markings. Is this a reminder that we sold planes throughout Europe?

[Reichsfuhrer1979]

I like the scorch marks on Martin Bakers Meteor from testing the ejector seats.

[SuperTsr2]

great that there are still pilots that can fly these beasts,thank you all.

[nomadnametab]

if i remember correctly, the last time the Meteor was in service in war time was in the 6 day war, when Israel retained a dozen or so from the blitzkrieg against the arabs, to act as aircover in case egypt got any of its tu-16's or il-28's in the air and past the rest of the air defenses. im not sure if they were all night fighter versions or what. The Hunter is an incredible airplane. The British sure came up with some incredible aircraft at this time.

[lonelywolf1966]

fantastic vid showing the best of british,, with one missing,,, TSR2 the ultimate british aircraft ever designed

[eezy1972]

Once again I come across a Funtime Steve clip. Always a pleasure to watch. Keep up the good work!

[justforever96]

Very nice! You can tell the difference with the pro-cameramen. They make them look so fast! Well, I suppose they are fast...

I wonder why the Brits make planes with such interesting planforms; Spitfire, Meteor, Venom/Vampire, Lightning (especially!), Vulcan, and so on an so forth. US planes are boring in comparison. I've been on an old-jet kick lately; I bet it'd be much more fun to fly an old Hunter or Lightning than a new plane like the F-16. But a WWII fighter or 1930's biplane will do!

[Tiramisator]

Great Video. thanks for uploading.

[SBRtheBlackDouglas]

nice wee compilation there steve ty "

:D

[SBRtheBlackDouglas]

my old man used to ore-arm and re-fuel these planes along wi the mighty vulcan

and a few others at teh end o ww2" from leuchars in fife" st andrews"

[valsthelad]

As a pilot with 43 sqd in the 50/60's I learnt to fly jets on the vampire before progressing on to the Meteor Mk7 and later the Hunters.

Brought back a lot of memories. Thanks a lot.

[bnewman227]

valsthelad you lucky dog!!!!...theres new fans of these types being born every day...i get my kicks from RC versions...i was lucky enough to see the vampires still flying here in australia in the early 80s.

[juzzi07]

sir you are a living legend.

[TheArchieBell]

Beautiful!!I would like to ask tho' if you have a sound track of the actual engine noises during filming?

[funtimesteve3]

No ths footage came from a doc and it has naration over it

[TheArchieBell]

Thanks! It's still a beautifully made video--music sound track included!! Thanks for posting a memorable compilation.

[Typhoonza15]

awsome

[kn1ghtstemplar]

They all still grace the sky and they are British.