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Klaas Willem Jonker
(Wilko)
† April 30, 2018

On Monday, April 30, 2018, Wilko Jonker passed away after a long illness at the age of 58. He leaves behind a wife and two children. The Dutch military aviation and plastic model building were his hobby and on this website he has shared all the knowledge he has gathered about it over the many years. His hobby was able to distract him from the raging disease in his body until the last week of his life. The contacts with other hobbyists were a major support for him.

Gloster Meteor F.Mk.4, F.Mk.8 & T.Mk.7

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Technical information Gloster Meteor F.Mk.4
Dimensions:
Length: 12,5 m Wingspan: 11,3 m
Height: 3,96 m Wing area: 32,51 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 5090 kg Max. start weight: 6600 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 930 km/hr Cruising speed: - km.hr
Climbing speed: - m/min    
Range: 980 km Service ceiling: 12 200 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Rolls Royce Derwent 8 rated 1588 kg each
Crew: One aviator
Armament: Four 20 mm canons

 

Technical information Gloster Meteor F.Mk.8
Dimensions:
Length: 13,6 m Wingspan: 11,3 m
Height: 3,96 m Wing area: 32,51 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 4850 kg Max. start weight: 7120 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 960 km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min
Cruising speed: - km/hr    
Range: 965 km Service ceiling: 13100 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Rolls Royce Derwent 8 rated 1588 kg each
Crew: One aviator
Armament: Four 20 mm canons

 

Technical information Gloster Meteor T.Mk.7
Dimensions:
Length: 13,2 m Wingspan: 11,3 m
Height: 3,96 m Wing area: 32 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 4660 kg Max. start weight: 6350 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 940 km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min
Cruising speed: 855 km/hr    
Range: 835 km Service ceiling:  
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Rolls Royce Derwent 5 rated 1590 kg each
Crew: Two men: one instructor plus one pupil
Armament: None

 


In service with RNlAF and RNlNAS

In service with RNlAF.

Information about Dutch Gloster Meteors.

 

N79 01A 10

Th only remaining Dutch Gloster Meteor F.Mk.IV, photographed in 1979 at the former Military Aviation Museum (Militaire Luchtvaartmuseum) at airbase Soesterberg.

 

N79 05 10A

Gloster Meteor F.MK.8 with "Ruiten Vier"markings, photgraphed in 1979 at the former Aviodome at Schiphol.

 

D 1988039

Gloster Meteor F.Mk.8 of the (former) Military Aviation Museum (Militaire Luchtvaartmuseum), photographed at the static show during the Opne Day Klu 75 (75 years RNlAF), June 1988 at airbase Deelen.

 

D 1988040

Gloster Meteor F.Mk.8 of the (former) Military Aviation Museum (Militaire Luchtvaartmuseum), photographed at the static show during the Opne Day Klu 75 (75 years RNlAF), June 1988 at airbase Deelen.

 

D 1988041

Gloster Meteor T.Mk.7 of the (former) Military Aviation Museum (Militaire Luchtvaartmuseum), photographed at the static show during the Opne Day Klu 75 (75 years RNlAF), June 1988 at airbase Deelen.

 

D 1988042

Gloster Meteor T.Mk.7 of the (former) Military Aviation Museum (Militaire Luchtvaartmuseum), photographed at the static show during the Opne Day Klu 75 (75 years RNlAF), June 1988 at airbase Deelen.

In service with RNlNAS.

Information about Dutch Gloster Meteors.

 


Gloster Meteor

 

 

 


Serial overview RNlAF and RNlNAS

Serial overview Gloster Meteor F.Mk.4, F.Mk.8 and T.Mk.7 RNlAF.

Gloster Meteor F.Mk. 4

Serial
Serial
 Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
 RAF Serial
RAF Serial
 Squadron Code
Squadron Code
 Date in service
Date in service
 Date out of service
Date out of service
 Notes
Notes
I-21 G-05-202     27-06-1948 05-07-1957 26-04-1951 written off
I-22 G-05-203     27-06-1948 02-08-1957 Declared surplus
I-23 G-05-204   Y9-11, Y9-9 01-10-1948 07-06-1957 Withdrawn from use 1957
I-24 G-05-205   7E-9 27-07-1948 07-06-1957 02-08- 1957 declared surplus
I-25 G-05-206     30-07-1951 22-05-1951 Crashed near Stadtlohn (D)
I-26 G-05-207     30-07-1948 07-06-1957 Written off 1957
I-27 G-05-208   Y9-4 30-07-1948 07-06-1957 Written off 1957
I-28 G-05-209     30-09-1948 07-06-1957 02-08-1957 declared surplus
I-29 G-05-210     01-10-1948 16-08-1954 29-10-1949 awaiting repairs.
16-08-1954 transported to Deelen for show.
I-30 G-05-211     01-10-1948 06-11-1950 Written off after emergency landing 29-06-1950
I-31 G-05-215   SX-31 18-01-1949 14-06-1951 Written off 1-1951, see also I-25
I-32 G-05-216   Y9-2 18-01-1949 12-03-1957 Withdrawn from use.
To  LETS Deelen
I-33 G-05-217   Y9-3 18-01-1949 06-04-1957 Withdrawn from use 1957 after emergency landing
I-34 G-05-218   Y9-4 18-01-1948 26-04-1951 Crashed. 1954 centre section to Deelen
I-35 G-05-219   Y9-5 18-01-1949 23-04-1952 Crashed 25-03-1951.
I-36 G-05-220   Y9-6 18-01-1949 05-06-1952 Written off
I-37 G-05-221   4R-1, 3P-3, 7E-3 18-01-1949 07-06-1957 Withdrawn from use
I-38 G-05-222   Y9-8 06-02-1950 27-06-1950 Written off after crash near Jelsum 06-02-1950
I-39 G-5 223   3P-1, 7E-1 09-02-1949 23-05-1957 29-09-1949 to LETS Deelen
I-40 G-05-224   3P-2, 7E-2, 8S-9, Y9-5 16-02-1949 12-04-1957 14-06-1956 to JVS Woensdrecht.
12-03-1957 to Deelen LETS.
!-40 G-05-225   3P-3, 9I-7, Y9-1 09-02-1949 07-06-1957 03-10-1956 to LETS Deelen,
I-42 G-05-226   3P-4, 7E-4 25-02-1949 06-04-1957 24-05-1956 to DVM-1 in parts.
I-43 G-05-227   3P-5?, 4R-8, 7E-6 09-03-1949 22-10-1951 13.11.1951 to DVM (Delft)
I-44 G-05-228   3P-7, 7E-7, Y9-7 09-03-1949 07-06-1957 06-11-1951 to JVS Twenthe.
09-11-1956 towing aircraft at Leeuwarden.
27-02-1957 to JVO Woensdrecht
I-45 G-05-229   3P-7 09-03-1949 11-08-1950 01-1950 no tires.
I-46 G-05-230   3P-8, 9I-4, 8S-1 09-03-1949 07-06-1957 19-07-1957 Ready for selling; no interest.
I-47 G-05-231   Y9-1 06-05-1949 27-06-1950 12-05-1951 rebuilt with parts from I-49 as mock-up
I-48 G-05-232   Y9-7 06-05-1949 06-04-1957 01-06-1956 to DVM1 (2?) for parts.
I-49 G-05-233     02-06-1949 25-10-1950 in service at JVS/Twenthe
I-50 G-05-234   3P-5, Y9-13, Y9-1, Y9-8 02-06-1949 07-06-1957 Written off
I-51 G-05-235   Y9-1, Y9-12 Y9-5 18-06-1949 07-06-1957 To Leeuwarden, in depot.
02-08-1957 declared surplus
I-52 G-05-236   3P-6, 9I-8 01-06-1949 04-01-1952 29-11-1951 crashed.
Remains to Soesterberg depot
I-53 G-05-237   3P-5, 7E-5, 8S-5, 3W-62(?), Y9-10 18-06-1949 07-06-1957 10-01-1957 to Deelen as instructional airframe.
I-54 G-05-238   3P-8, 7E-8, Y9-9 18-06-1949 07-06-1957 At Leeuwarden in depot.
02-08-1957 declared surplus.
I-55   VZ391 4R-2 16-01-1950 02-03-1951 In landing crashed. Written off
I-56   VZ393 4R-3, 3P-1, 9I-1 08-07-1951 29-07-1953 Crashed near Lonneker.
Cause for ordering safety helmets (in December 1953).
I-57   VZ395 4R-4, 4R-7, 8S-5, Y9-5 16-01-1950 12-04-1955 07-11-1960 to Fire brigade Meteor Gilze-Rijen ?
I-58   VZ396 4R-5, 8S-8 16-01-1950 02-03-1952 20-02-1952 crashed mear Lunteren
I-59   VZ397 4R-6 16-01-1950 02-03-1951 06-02-1951 crashed during one engine landing at Leeuwarden.
I-60   VZ387 4R-7, 7E-6, Y9-4 07-02-1950 07-06-1957 08-01-1958 to Dumoulin barrack Soesterberg.
I-61   VZ400 4R-8 07-02-1950 23-04-1952 crashed near Weerselo
I-62   VZ388 Y9-8, 8S-9 07-02-1950 07-06-1957 28-03-1957 flown to Deelen
I-63   VZ390 4R-3,Y9-9, 7E-8 07-02-1950 17-03-1952 27-02-1952 emergency landing.
I-64   VZ399 3P-3, 4R-1, Y9-4 16-02-1950 25-01-1952 29-09-1951, crashed during landing Leeuwarden
I-65   VW309 Y9-3 05-04-1950 07-06-1957 02-11-1956 First target tow aircraft.
27-02-1957 flown to Woensdrecht.
02-08-1957 declared surplus
I-66   VW286 Y9-9 28-04-1950 12-03-1953 18-05-1951 heavily damaged after landing.
I-67   VZ398   28-04-1950 01-06-1953 18-05-1953 crashed during one engine landing at Twenthe.
I-68   VZ402 7E-10 10-03-1953 08-05-1953 10-03-1953 crashed during landing.
I-69   VZ409   28-04-1950 01-03-1951 01-03-1951 to Deelen as instructional airframe.
03-08-2007 to Militaire Luchtvaart Museum.
I-70   VZ408 4R-10, 8S-3 Y9-15, Y9-2 20-05-1950 07-06-1957 15-05-1957 to depot Woensdrecht
I-71   VW288 3P-2, 9I-2, 7E-12, 8S-7, Y9-3, Y9-11, Y9-5 22-05-1950 07-06-1957 27-02-1957 flown to Woensdrecht.
Awaiting write-off.
I-72   VW264 9I-6, 8S-6, 3W-63, Y9-8 22-05-1950 07-06-1957 14-06-1956 with JVS to depot Woensdrecht.
I-73   VW291 9I-9, Y9-9, Y9-14 14-07-1950 17-02-1954 16-12-1953 crashed in IJsselmeer near Medemblik
I-74     4R-8, 8S-2, 3W-64(?), Y9-11 13-07-1950 07-06-1957 12-06-1956 to Leeuwarden as target tow.
02-08-1957 declared surplus
I-75   VW313 4R-9, 8S-4 3W-65, Y9-4 14-07-1950 06-04-1957 28-02-1957 collision with I-78, crashed near Wouw
I-76   VT333 3P-9, 9I-9, 7E-11, 7E-3, 8S-10, 3W-66(?), Y9-7 14-07-1950 07-06-1957 01-05-1957 last flight; partial dismantled. To be sold.
02-08-1957 declared surplus.
I-77   VW263 3P-10, 9I-10 14-07-1950 12-03-1953 01-10-1951 to DVM (Delft).
06-02-1953 awaiting write-off
I-78   VZ394 3P-4, 9I-3, 7E-8 14-07-1950 06-04-1957 28-02-1957 collison with I-75.
01-03-1957 transported to Gilze-Rijen.
12-03-1957 awaiting write-off.
I-79   VW295 Y9-10, 8S-10 15-09-1950 06-04-1957 31-10-1956 emergency landing.
11-02-1957 to DVM1.
12-03-1957 awaiting write-off.
I-80   VW296 91-5,7E-10, Y9-7, Y9-6 07-09-1950 07-06-1957 03-05-1957 to Woensdrecht.
02-08-1957 declared surplus
I-81   VW315 3P-6, 9I-4 15-09-1950 05-05-1951 12-03-1951 emergency landing.
13-04-1951 suggested write-off.

 

Gloster Meteor F.Mk. 8

Serial
Serial
 Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
 RAF Serial
RAF Serial
 Squadron Code
Squadron Code
 Date in service
Date in service
 Date out of service
Date out of service
 Notes
Notes
I-90   WF697 9I-2, Y9-15, Y9-22, Y9-2 26-07-1951 09-12-1957 11-07-1951 bought by Fokker.
Employed by 326 squadron Leeuwarden
09-12-1957 to LETS-Deelen
22-03-1958 awaiting write-off.
I-91   WF-698 9I-9, 9I-7, Y9-21, Y9-33, Y9-Y9-4 26-07-1951 26-04-1958 19-07-1951 bought by Fokker,
Employed by 326 squadron Leeuwarden,
At the end of 1956 target tow (black-yellow undersides).
10-12-1957 to LETS Deelen.
I-92   WF699 9I-10, 9I-9, Y9-20 26-07-1951 03-06-1954 03-04-1954 collision with I-175/Y9-21 above Zoutkamp
I-93   WF-694 7E-6, 7E-10, 9I-3 15-01-1952 12-04-1957 11-07-51/6-11-1951 awaiting parts and test flight.
15-01-1952 to Leeuwarden.
04-02-1957 crashed North West of Marken.
I-94   WF696 7E-1, 7E-3, 3W-17 11-07-1951 06-02-1958 07-08-51 memo I-94 destinated for Klu.
2-01-1958 to Depot Soesterberg.
06-02-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht to be scrapped.
I-101 6325   3P-1, 3P-13, 9I-24 09-04-1952 04-07-1958 21-06-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-102 6326   3P-2, YP-15, YP-20, 3P-17, 3P-13, 3W-2, 3W-26, 3W-13 12-01-1951 12-03-1958 Surplus at Leeuwarden.
12-03-1958 to Fire brigade Twenthe.
I-103 6327   3P-3, Y9-16, Y9-25, 3W-7, 9I-7 07-01-1951 28-01-1958 28-01-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-104 6328   3P-4, 3P-13 19-01-1951 01-11-1955 26-08-1955 crashed South of Aquoi.
30-08-1955 to Leeuwarden Depot
I-105 6330   3P-5, Y9-17, Y9-26, Y9-34, Y9-15, YP-18 25-01-1951 08-05-1958 23-06-1958 request to discharge.
09-07-1958 flown to Ypenburg.
1959 to LNS (school) Scheveningen.
1964 Returned to Klu and scrapped.
I-106 6331   3P-6, Y9-18, Y9-27, Y9-26, Y9-12, Y9-21 18-01-1951 24-06-1958 To Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-107 6334   3P-7 18-01-1951 01-11-1951 25-10-1951 crashed in Borne
I-108 6340   3P-8 19-01-1951 25-01-1952 21-12-51 to Depot Leeuwarden.
I-109 6341   3P-9, 3W-8, Y9-17 21-03-1951 08-05-1958 21-05-1958 preserved.
25-06-1958 flown to Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-110 6342   3P-10, 3P-24, Y9-19 (2x), YP-28, YP-35, YP-5 06-02-1951 22-07-1958 Flown to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-111 6345   4R-1 12-04-1951 12-06-1951 Crashed near Uithuizen. Remains to Centrale Werkplaats, Delft.
I-112 6346   4R-2 19-03-1951 09-10-1952 Collision above vliegveld Leeuwarden with I-119
I-113 6347   4R-3, 7E-8, Y9-13 17-04-1951 26-04-1958 03-04-1958 to voor Fire brigade.
14-05-1958 to Depot Leeuwarden
I-114 6353   4R-4, Y9-17, Y9-28 31-03-1951 16-01-1958? 15-02-1958 Ready to fly again.
17-02-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-115 6354   4R-5 19-03-1951 21-01-1952 21-11-1951 collision during lanading with jeep and fireengine.
I-116 6359   4R-6, Y9-16, Y9-21 17-05-1951 06-04-1957 27-07-1953 belly landing.
28-05-1954 canopy exploded.
07-01-1957 emergency landing near Barneveld.
11-01-1957 recovered.
12-03-1957 awaiting write-off.
I-117 6360   3P-11, 4R-7, Y9-17, Y9-1, Y9-37, Y9-10, Y9-26 17-05-1951 25-06-1958 27/28-06-1958 to Soesterberg, scrapped at Woensdrecht
I-118 6365   4R-8 (?), 9I-8, 9I-23, 3P-8, 3P-10 09-08-1951 22-02-1958 11-07-1957 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-119 6366   4R-9 08-06-1951 09-10-1952 16-09-1952 zie I-112
I-120 6367   4R-10,4R-13, I-120(?), 3W-3, 9I-7 08-06-1951 09-04-1958 12-04-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht.
06-06-1958 handed over to Comm. van Proefnemingen of Directoraat Materieel Landmacht (CPDML).
I-121 6368   4R-1 31-07-1951 29-02-1952 21-01-1952 crashed near Westergeest and Wijgeest.
25-01-1952 to Leeuwarden Depot
I-122 6369   9I-5 06-07-1951 05-06-1952 09-08-1951 crashed north West of Leeuwarden.
13-09-1951 to DVM 1 Delft
I-123 6370   4R-8, Y9-16, Y9-30 07-06-1951 22-02-1958 08-07-1958 flown to Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-124 6371   9I-3, 4R-5, Y9-18, Y9-23, Y9-3 05-07-1951 16-01-1958 14-02-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-125 6372   9I-4, 3P-16, Y9-23, 3W-9 14-06-1951 11-02-1958(?) 3-02-1958 flown to Woensdrecht. Possible flight on 11-02-1958.
I-126 6373   9I-6, 9I-14(?), 9I-12, 9I-22, 4R-12, 3P-22 14-07-1951 02-05-1958 2-05-1958 to Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-127 6374   9I-1, Y9-23, Y9-23, Y9-18 (2x), Y9-2 09-07-1951 21-05-1958 14-05-1958 handed over to Leeuwarden Depot.
15-07-1958 to DVM1 at  Soestduinen.
I-128 6375   4R-4, 3P-5, 3P-6(?), 9I-8, 9I-1 19-09-1951 1958 ? Test aircraft from 29-09-51 till 05-03-1952.
10-10-1952 till 28-11-1953 shooting test in England.
21-06-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-129 6376   9I-5 31-07-1951 27-03-1952 13-03-1952 crashed North of Bayum.
13-05-1952 remains to DVM1 at Delft.
I-130 6377   9I-7, 9I-13 (?), 9I-5, 9I-6, 4R-16, 3W-6 17-08-1951 02-05-1958 13-12-1956 shooting at Leusden.
06-06-1958 handed over to CPDML
I-131 6379   !-131(?), 7E-2, Y9-34, 3P-9, 9I-10 05-09-1951 22-02-1958 11-07-1957 to Depot Woensdrecht.
16-07-1957 Withdrawn from use, made a flight, scrapped.
I-132 6380   I-132(?), 3P-7,3W-65, 3W-5, 3W-27, 3W-19, Y9-14 05-09-1951 26-04-1958 16-07-1956 to be sold to Israël.
29-01-1958 to LETS at Deelen as replacement of Meteor Mk IV
I-133 6381   7E-3, Y9-33, Y9-27, Y9-7 12-10-1951 09-04-1958 27-03-1958 Flown to Woensdrecht.
09-04-1958 Scrapped.
I-134 6382   8S-1,Y9-19, 9I-6 30-11-1951 16-01-1958

28-01-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht; to be scrapped.
I-135 6383   7E-4 31-08-1951 15-08-1952 10-07-1952 near Baarn collision with I-136.
22-07-1952 awaiting write-off.
I-136 6384   I-136(?), 7E-5 06-09-1951 15-08-1952 See I-135
I-137 6385   7E-6 25-09-1951 17-03-1952 25-01-1952 problems during take off at Soesterberg. Damaged cat. 5.
11-06-1954 shown at exhibition at Rotterdam.
I-138 6386   7E-10 29-10-1951 09-10-1952 18-09-1952 during dogfight with Belgian F-84's broken and crashed near La Tombe (near Ottenburg).
I-139 6387   7E-7, Y9-15 12-09-1951 10-04-1956 26-03-1956, Crashed in fog South of Schiermonnikoog.
I-140 6388   7E-8, 9I-4 06-09-1951 21-03-1958 04-03-1958 awaiting write-off due to damage cat.3.
I-141 6395   8S-2, 3W-6, 3W-17, Y9-16, Y9-27 25-01-1952 21-05-1958 02-8-1954 Target tow.
10-08-1956 to be sold to Israël.
24-04-1958 collision with tow.
06-05-1958 surplus and to Fire brigade.
I-142 6396   7E-9, Y9-22,Y9-28, 4R-9, 3W-21, I-142 22-10-1951 08-05-1958 09-07-1958 flown to Ypenburg.
13-09-1958 to Fire Brigade Valkenburg.
22-04-1963 to Gilze-Rijen.
I-143 6397   I-143(?), 8S-3 06-12-1951 30-12-1952 04-12-1952 crashed near Nederwetten (Nuenen).
19-12-1952 to be written off.
I-144 6398   9I-3, 9I-6, 3P-8, 7E-6 3W-26, I-144 09-11-1951 26-04-1958 03-04-1958 surplus, awaiting write-off, naar de Fire brigade Soesterberg
I-145 6399   9I-8, 9I-2, 3P-12, 7E-12, Y9-20, Y9-8, Y9-22 22-11-1951 08-05-1958 27-11-1956 During taxiing at Soesterberg main landing gear broken.
25-06-1958 To Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-146 6400   8S-4, 3W-5 30-11-1951 22-02-1958 15-07-1957 To Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-147 6401   4R-1, Y9-14, Y9-25 11-12-1951 21-03-1958 06-03-1958 To Twenthe Fire brigade.
I-148 6402   8S-5, 3P-11, 3W-4 01-02-1952 29-01-1958 29-01-1958 To Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-149 6403   8S-6, Y9-20, 9Y-21 05-02-1952 21-04-1958 21-04-1958 To Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-150 6404   8S-7 11-02-1952 11-06-1952 23-05-1952 crashed near Maarn.
I-151 6405   8S-8, 9I-14 13-02-1952 09-04-1958 28-11-1953 crashed due to lack of fuel .
22-03-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-152 6406   8S-9, 4R-17, 9I-15, Y9-1, I-152 12-03-1952 08-07-1958 08-07-1958 To Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-153 6407   8S-10, 3W-8, 9I-18 12-03-1952 02-08-1958 11-12-1956 To Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-154 6408   4R-11, Y9-16, 3P-14, 3W-2 16-04-1952 03-02-1958 02-01-1958 Handed over to Depot Soesterberg.
03-02-1958 To Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-155 6409   4R-12, 7E-2, 3W-13, 9I-10 25-04-1952 28-01-1958 28-01-1958 handed over to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-156 6410   3P-11, 4R-13, 9I-19 16-04-1952 21-03-1958 Rejected during inspection and to Fire brigade.
21-03-1958 written off
I-157 6411   3P-12, 9I-3 16-04-1952 09-04-1958 11-03-1958 handed over to Woensdrecht Depot.
09-04-1958 discharged and scrapped.
I-158 6412   9I-5 04-04-1952 08-05-1953 17-02-1953 crashed and to Depot Twenthe.
23-03-1953 awaiting write-off
I-159 6413   9I-10, 9I-6 13-05-1952 22-02-1958 05-08-1957 handed over to Woensdrecht, scrapped.
I-160 6414   3P-7, 7E-7, 3W-28, I-160 03-06-1952 1958 ???? 03-04-1958 To Ypenburg fire brigade.
I-161 6415   7E-11 19-05-1952 29-10-1952 03-10-1952 crashed South of Amersfoort.
04-10-1952 to Depot Soesterberg
I-162 6416   9I-12, 9I-13, 9I-21, 3P-7 07-05-1952 16-01-1958 28-01-1958 handed over to Woensdrecht Depot; Scrapped.
I-163 6417   9I-3 13-05-1952 11-07-1953 15-06-1953 crashed near Markelo.
29-06-1953 awaiting write-off
I-164 6418   9I-11,9I-2 06-05-1952 21-03-1958 07-03-1958 Awaiting write-off at Woensdrecht; to Fire brigade
I-165 6419   8S-7 16-05-1952 30-12-1952 04-12-1952 Na collision with I-143 crashed near Nederwetten. See I-143
I-166 6420   3P-4, 3P-1, Y9-12, 9I-16 05-06-1952 24-06-1958 10-05-1958 Bad flying characteristics; Request to withdraw from use.
22-05-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-167 6421   4R-10, 9I-13 05-06-1952 04-07-1958 21-06-1958 handed over to Woensdrecht Depot. Scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-168 6422   7E-4, 7E-12, Y9-17, 4R-15, 3W-1 09-06-1952 29-01-1958 02-01-1958 handed over to Soesterberg Depot.
29-01-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht.
05-03-1958 handed over to Aviolanda Woensdrecht.
10-12-1959 persmission to sell the aircraft. Scrapped at DML.
I-169 6423   7E-5, 3W-18, 9I-8 11-06-1952 04-07-1958 In 1953 part of Diamond Four (327 squadron).
08-02-1954 To Fokker for camouflage.
21-06-1958 handed over to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-170 6424   7E-12, 9i-5 05-06-1952 04-07-1958 21-06-1958 handed over to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-171 6425   8S-11, Y9-15, 3W-23 13-06-1952 06-04-1957 21-09-1956 damaged during landing at Soesterberg.
13-10-1956 Tor TD at Soesterberg.
12-03-1957 Awaiting write-off DVVM2 .
I-172 6426   8S-12 07-07-1952 04-08-1953 16-07-1953 crashed in Bilthoven,
17-07-1953 Remeains to Depot Soesterberg.
03-08-1953 Awaiting write-off.
04-08-1953 written off.
I-173 6427   7E-6, Y9-32, 9I-11 10-07-1953 04-07-1958 21-06-1958 handed over to Woensdrecht Depot.
I-174 6428   3P-2, 3P-16, 3W-16 08-07-1952 16-01-1958 02-01-1958 handed over to Soesterberg Depot.
06-02-1958 to Woensdrecht Depot and scrapped.
I-175 6429   3P-3, Y9-21 09-07-1952 03-06-1954 03-04-1954 Collision and crashed Westen of Zoutkamp.
05-04-1954 To Leeuwarden Depot.
05-05-1954 Awaiting write-off.
I-176 6430   3W-51, 3W-11, 3W-29, 4R-3, 3P-20, 7E-11, I-176 12-03-1953 26-04-1958 17-10-1952 test aircraft: shooting tests and adding fuel in rear fuselage part.
?-12-1956 received squadron code 3W-11 (322 squadron).
03-04-1958 awaiting write-off.
26-04-1958 written off; destined to fire brigade Soesterberg.
07-11-1960completely burned
I-177 6431   3P-5, Y9-22 08-08-1952 26-04-1958 10-01-1957 Damaged due to problems with undercarriage during landing.
03-02-1958 to LETS for instrucitonal purposes.
22-03-1958 Awaiting to be written off.
1976: To fire brigade air base Gilze-Rijen.
I-178 6432   3P-6, Y9-30, 3W-30, 9I-6 07-08-1952 26-04-1958 02-12-1957 To Deelen for instruction purposes.
22-03-1958 Awaiting write-off.
I-179 6433   3P-10, 3P-19(?), 4R-2, 9I-8 11-08-1952 15-01-1958

29-11-1957 cracked during landing

16-12-1957 handed over to Woensdrecht Depot and scrapped.
I-180 6434   4R-2, 7E-11 05-08-1952 06-04-1957 09-11-1956 crashed during landing.
08-01-1957 damaged cat.5.
12-03-1957 awaiting write-off.
14-03-1957 To Gilze-Rijen, DVVM2.
I-181 6441   4R-9 15-09-1952 01-11-1955 27-09-1955 collision with I-246.
05-10-1955 Tog DRG Weesp.
I-182 6442   8S-3, Y9-19 08-01-1953 01-11-1955 29-07-1955 crashed near Breezandijk.
15-10-1955 Awaiting write-off.
I-183 6462   7E-11, 3W-28,3W-23, Y9-12 09-03-1953 26-04-1958 16-07-1956 flown to Soesterberg. To be sold possible to Israël..
??-11-1956 renumbered to 3W-23.
28-01-1958 to Deelen destined LETS.
22-03-1958 awaiting write-off.
I-184 6463   3W-1954, 3W-14, 3W-19, 7E-24, I-184 25-03-1953 26-04-1958 20-03-1958 used for AA training
02-04-1958 surplus, to fire brigade air base Ypenburg.
I-185 6464   3W-1952, 3W-2, Y9-35, 9I-12 16-03-1953 04-07-1958 21-06-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht, and scrapped.
I-186 6465   Y9-15, Y9-29, Y9-13, Y9-32, 9Y-22 28-01-1953 22-03-1958 07-11-1953 Target tow with black and yellow undersides.
18-10-1955 Damaged during shooting exercises
01-11-1957 to air base Deelen for instructional purposes.
22-03-1958 to LETS Deelen as replacement of Meteor Mk.IV.
I-187 6466   3W-50, 3W-10, 3W-32, 7E-12, I-187 10-03-1953 1958 ?

10-12-1957 One of the last four flying Dutch Meteors.
06-03-1958 Proposal to use is for fire practice at Soesterberg.
28-07-1958 Decision: I-187 becomes a monument.
12-1995 At Soesterberg near hangar 2.
12-2005 Moved to shelter area Soesterberg.
26-12-2005 to Hoogeveen (with registration I-147.)
14-02-2006 Moved to Aviodrome - Lelystad.

See also History of I-187
I-188 6467   3W-1960, 3W-1, 3W-24, 3P-11 09-04-1953 16-01-1958 21-12-1953 camouflaged.
17-12-1955 inspection cat.4.
10-12-1957 One of the last four flying Dutch Meteors.
02-01-1958 handed over to Soesterberg Depot.
06-02-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-189 6468   3W-1957, 3W-7, 3W-12, 9I-9 08-04-1953 09-04-1958 02-01-1958 to Depot Soesterberg.
28-01-1958 flown to Woensdrecht 326 squadron.
22-03-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht.
09-04-1958 discharged and scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-190 6469   7E-10, 7E-4, 3W-27, Y9-25 28-01-1953 21-05-1958 06-05-1958 surplus, awaiting write-off.
17-05-1958 to Soesterberg (DVM-1)
I-191 6470   8S-7, Y9-34, Y9-29 26-02-1953 23-07-1957 13-12-1956 collision with birds.
14-12-1956 under repair.
05-03-1957 aircraft repaired.
13-06-1957 During firing practice collision with target and crashed in sea North-west of Terschelling.
09-06-1957 awaiting write-off.
13-06-1957 to Depot Leeuwarden.
I-192 6471   3W-1956, 3W-6, 4R-8, Y9-36, Y9-26 31-03-1953 26-04-1958 1956 to be sold to Israël.
01-11-1957 to Deelen for instruction purposes.
10-12-1957 to LETS Deelen as replacement of Meteor Mk.IV.
I-193 6472   3W-1959, 8S-18 08-04-1953 09-09-1954 20-08-1954 crashed near Tzum bij Franeker.
02-09-1954 awaiting write-off.
I-194 6473   8S-9, Y9-24, 3W-10 07-03-1953 22-02-1958 15-07-1957 to Depot Woensdrecht(?),
Written off and scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-195 6485   3W-1953, 3W-3, Y9-17 (2x), Y9-31 17-03-1953 16-01-1958 20-02-1958 to Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-196 6486   3W-1955, 3W-15, Y9-13, Y9-10 31-03-1953 14-05-1958 08-09-1955 Landing accident at Soesterberg.
16-09-1957 Fire, landed with one engine .
03-04-1958 surplus, to Fire brigade.
14-05-1958 to Leeuwarden Depot.
I-197 6487   3W-61, 3W-9,7E-25, 7E-9, Y9-9, I-197 07-04-1953 12-01-1959 1956 To be sold to Israël.,
14-03-1958 target tow (black yellow undersides)
03-09-1958 handed over to Leeuwarden depot,
03-12-1958 awaiting write-off, to Fire brigade.
I-198 6488   3W-1958, 3W-8, 7E-7, Y9-33, Y9-33, Y9-14, I-198 13-04-1953 09-04-1958 21-02-1958 till 24-03-1958 target tow (black yellow undersides).
06-06-1958 handed over to Commissie van Proefnemingen van het Directoraat Materieel Landmacht (CPDML).
I-199 6489   8S-13, 3W-1 20-04-1953 18-07-1957 13-06-1957 To DVM1, awaiting write-off,
17-07-1957 transported to Gilze-Rijen.
I-200 6490   7E-13, 7E-26, 7E-17, y9-11, I-200 20-04-1953 23-06-1959 1956 To be sold to Israël.,
24-04-1959 to Woensdrecht.
27-05-1959 To NLL (Nat. Luchtvaart Laboratorium),
21-03-1969 To museum.
I-201 6491   Y9-31, I-201 11-05-1953 15-11-1958 22/25-09-1953 VINTEN-camera built in.
10-07-1957 to JVO/Woensdrecht,
15-11-1958 discharged and scrapped.
I-202 6492   Y9-30, I-202 04-05-1953 18-07-1957 07-11-1953 target tow (black yellow undersides).
09-07-1957 collision with I-223 during manoeuvres East of Brugge. Belgium.
11-07-1957 awaiting write-off,
13-07-1957 wrak transported toGilze-Rijen.
I-203 6493   3P-14, 3W-25, 3W-20, Y9-15, Y9-15, Y9-29, Y9-20, Y9-1(?) 27-04-1953 30-05-1958 20-07-1956 summer-1956 To be sold to Israël.,
08-08-1956 tor 322 squadron.
08-05-1958 crashed op basis Leeuwarden.
14-05-1958 Depot, awaiting write-off. To Fire brigade.
I-204 6500   4R-14, I-204, 9I-7 25-04-1953 22-02-1958 05-08-1954 / 01-11-1954 used for rocket trials.
24-11-1954 demonstration at Vlieland.
16-07-1958 withdrawn from use.
Moved to Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-205 6501   9I-14, 9I-25, Y9-6, I-205 22-04-1953 04-06-1959 18-07-1956 To be sold to Israël.,
05-09-1956 Entered service again at Twenthe,
03-09-1958 to Leeuwarden Depot.
04-06-1959 to Woensdrecht and scrapped.
07-12 Remains to Fire brigade  Deelen .
I-206 6510   9I-15, 9I-5   19-08-1954 12-08-1954 Crashed South West of Münster,
17-08-1954 Remains to Depot Twenthe .
3-09-1954 to Gilze-Rijen.
I-207 6511   9I-16, 9I-4, Y9-24, Y9-16, I-207 06-05-1953 ? 13-06-1959 Used for measurements of radio-activitity.
16-09-1959 last flight
13-08-1960 Re-number to Y9-15 (fake) as monument,
05-11-68  to Woensdrecht,
1970 new code 7E-5 as Diamond Foru aircraft to Aviodome on loan.
1986 To  Gilze-Rijen,
In 1996 as 7E-5 at reunion at Woensdrecht),
15-04-2005 On display in Militaire Luchtvaart Museum.
I-208 6512   Y9-32, Y9-9, 9I-15 18-05-1953 14-07-1958

07-11-1953 target tow (black yellow undersides).

06-06-1958 Last operational flight of the Meteor.
21-06-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht,
14-07-1958 discharged,
22-01-1959 Sold to Domeinen Goes

Scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-209 6525   3P-15, Y9-40, Y9-39, Y9-19, 7E-12 25-06-1953 06-05-1959 To Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.,
07-12-1959 transported to Deelen
I-210 6526   3W-62, 3W-12, 3W-25, Y9-3 02-07-1953 01-12-1958 02-12-1958 handed over to Aviolanda te Woensdrecht.
I-211 6527   3W-1959, 3W-16, 3W-23, 7E-22, Y9-29, Y9-8, I-211 16-06-1953 28-01-1959 May 1958 numbered with  '8'.
06-02-1959 awaiting write-off.
I-212 6540   7E-14, 7E-20, 3W-31 19-06-1953 29-01-1958 10-07-1953 part of Diamond Four team.
02-01-1958 to Depot Soesterberg.
I-213 6550   8S-14, 8S-4, Y9-24, Y9-23 Y9-10 (?), I-213 11-07-1953 05-05-1959 03-02-1959 last flight.
02-03 / 05-05-1959 awaiting to be withdrawn from use.
05-05-1959 To Woensdrecht and scrapped.
14/19-12-1959 remains to Deelen.
I-214 6551   3W-63, 3W-13, 4R-10, Y9-14 08-07-1953 13-12-1957 23-01-1957 belly landing Schiphol,
13-12-1957 to Woensdrecht and gesloopt.
I-215 6552   8S-12, 8S-2, 7E-4, Y9-14, Y9-34, Y9-24 04-08-1953 13-12-1957 04-09-1953 part of Jet Pipers (328 squadron),
30-09-1957 accident during take off.
11-12-1957 Alowed to write off.
I-216 6553   3W-64, 3W-4, Y9-27, Y9-4, I-216 10-07-1953 14-12-195 03-09-1958 smoke in cockpit.
02-06-1959 To Woensdrecht and scrapped.
14/19-12-1959 Remains transported to Deelen.
I-217 6565   4R-14, 9I-20, 9I-23, 7E-5, 3W-20, Y9-9, I-217 26-08-1953 21-12-1959 21-04-1959 to  Woensdrecht,
21-12-1959 transported to Deelen.
I-218 6566   4R-15 26-08-1953 17-10-1953 07-10-1953 Crashed North East of Vlieland.
I-219 6567   3W-17, 3W-14, Y9-24, I-219 01-09-1953 12-01-1959 19-12-1958 crashed north of Leeuwarden.
05-01-1959 handed over to DVVM2.
I-220 6568   3W-18, 3W-33, 9I-5, 7E-1 26-08-1953 22-02-1958

26-07-1954 overshoot of landing track.
01-09-1954 To Fokker for repairs.
31-10-1955 left wing damaged during shooting exercise.

18-03-1957 Damaged due to bird hit.
12-07-1957 To  Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-221 6575   9I-16, 3W-11, Y9-26, I-221 08-10-1953   18-06-1959 Request to be used as monument.
09-12-1959 to Leeuwarden.
I-222 6576   9I-15,3W-22, Y9-22, Y9-5?, !-222 25-09-1953 21-05-1959 13-06-1958 Serialled 5,
13-03-1959 To Fire brigade Deelen.
I-223 6577   7E-16, I-223 08-10-1953 18-07-1957 09-07-1957 Collsioson and crashed near Moerkerke (Belgium).
I-224 6578   7E-15 29-09-1953 13-12-1957 22-08-1956 Capopy hit by own bullet during shooting exercise.
13-12-1957 bad flying characteristics. To be written off.
I-225 6579   7E-17, I-225 28-11-1953 21-08-1958 01-09-1958 to be sold to RNlNAS.
I-226 6585   8S-15, 3P-2, Y9-11, Y9-39 02-11-1953 22-02-1958 06-07-1957 Withdrawn from use.
Flown to Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-227 6586   3W-19, 9I-20, I-227 12-1953 04-05-1959 (?) 01-7/24-08-1957 part of the team 'Popsey Green' 326 squadron at Woensdrecht,
31-03-1958 target tow (black and yellow undersides) at Leeuwarden,
04-05-1959 To Woensdrecht.
later to Fire brigade Soesterberg.
I-228 6587   3W-20, I-228 03-11-1953 14-07-1958 04-1957 part of the Whisky-team.
02-07-1958 withdrawn from use.
14-07-1958 discharged.
01-09-1958 offered to RNlNAS.
22-01-1959 sold to Domeinen in Goes.
I-229 6588   3P-4, Y9-38, 9I-20, I-229 27-10-1953 16-09-1958 03-06-1954 belly landing.
16-09-1958 scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-230 6589   4R-15 27-11-1953 13-07-1955 02-06-1955 collision with trainer I-308 near Diepenveen.
06-06-1955, wreck transported to Weesp (DVVM2).
I-231 6590   8S-, 4R-7, 7E-13, I-231 03-11-1953 13-11-1958 To Woensdrecht discharged and scrapped.
I-232 6595   8S-17,3W-13, Y9-15, Y9-35, Y9-18, I-232 30-11-1953 22-04-1959 In 1953 part of Diamond Four (327 squadron).
08-02-1954 to Fokker for camouflage.
21-06-1958 handed over to Depot Woensdrecht and to be scrapped.
1959 used as sniffer at large heights.
I-233 6596   3P-17, Y9-41, Y9-21 30-11-1953 11-12-1957 31-08-1957 main landing gear broken during landing.
01-10-1957 awaiting write-off, to DVVM1, scrapped.
I-234 6597   9I-17, I-234 02-12-1954 15-11-1958 07-1954 part of the  'Popsey' display team.
07-1957 in 'Lipstick Whisky'.
23-07-1958 Last flight.
10-12-1958 declared surplus and scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-235 6605   3P-18, Y9-36, 7E-23, I-235 14-01-1954 19-06-1958 13-01-1958 crashed after collision south of Woensdrecht.
27-05-1958 awaiting write-off DVVM2.
I-236 6606   9I-11, I-236 26-10-1954 15-11-1958 29-12-1953 at Fokker and NLL for test with fuel, rockets and static pressure.
I-237 6607   9I-18, 9I-10, 9I-9 14-01-1954 15-01-1958 02-05-1956 collision with I-255 (see I-255).
22-05-1956 under repairs at Fokker.
28-12-1956 entered service again a 9I-9.
09-12-1957 During take off trouble with right landing gear.. heavily damaged.
11-15-1957 Awaiting write-off.
16-12 handed over to Woensdrecht Depot, written off and scrapped.
I-238 6615   9I-1, I-238 24-02-1954   27-03-1956 during shooting exercise hit in windscreen.
26-09-1956 collision in fog with a jeep.
04-10-1958 discharged.
10-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-239 6616   3P-3, Y9-37, 7E-14, 3W-35 24-03-1954 22-02-1958 Scrapped
I-240 6617   9I-19, 9I-12, I-240 05-04-1954 15-11-1958 18-11-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-241 6618   8S-3, 3W-14, I-241 05-03-1954 18-11-1958 15-11-1958 withdrawn from use.
18-11-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-242 6619   7E-19, 3W-34 24-03-1954 22-02-1958 11-10-1956 Vrille and engine stall turn.
11-07-1957 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-243 6620   8S-9, 7E-5, I-243 12-03-1954 26-09-1958 07-1957 member of the 'Whisky' display team.
26-09-1958 discharged, scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-244 6621   3W-21, 3W-11, I-244 31-03-1954 21-05-1958 15-10-1954 accident during taxiing .
20-03-1958 engine fire in left engine.
27-03-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-245 6625   7E-18, 9I-25 17-03-1954 14-07-1958 14-07-1958 discharged.
21-06-1958 handed over to Woensdrecht Depot.
01-09-1958 To be sold to RNlNAS.
22-01-1959 Sold to Insp. der Domeinen Goes.
I-246 6626   3W-22 31-03-1954 27-09-1955 27-09-1955 Collision during scramble and crashed near Alphen a/d Maas.
01-11-1955 written off
I-247 6627   4R-18, R-11, 3P-21(?), Y9-12, I-247 01-04-1954 15-11-1958 Withdrawn from use.
18-11-1958 handed over to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-248 6628   9I-9, I-248 01-04-1954 14-07-1958

21-06-1958 To Depot Woensdrecht.
14-07-1958 discharged.
1-09-1958 To be sold to RNlNAS.
22-01-1959 Sold to Insp. Der Domeinen at Goes.

Scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-249 6629   7E-9, 9I-17, I-249 12-03-1954 24-04-1959 31-03-1958 Target Tow at Leeuwarden.
18-12-1958 Target Tow for F-86K.
24-04-1959 Flown to Woensdrecht and scrapped.
07-11-1960 Remains to Fire brigade at Eindhoven.
I-250 6630   3P-19, 3P-23, 4R-6, Y9-39, 7E-22, I-250 07-04-1954 21-08-1958 06-08-1958 To Depot Woensdrecht .
27-08-1958 Scrapped.
I-251 6631   4R-19, 4R-1, Y9-15, I-251 31-03-1954 16-09-1958 28-03-1957 flown to JVO/Woensdrecht.
16-09-1958 discharged, scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-252 6635   8S-19, 8S-1, 3P-8, 3W-15 31-03-1954 22-02-1958 Used for testing purposes.
12-07-1957 flown to Woensdrecht.
22-02-1958 written off, scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-253 6636   9I-7, 4R-5, 3W-22, I-253 01-04-1954 15-11-1958 15-11-1958 withdrawn from use.
18-11-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-254 6637   7E-20, I-254 05-04-1954 19-06-1958 13-01-1958 Collision (see I-235).
24-01-1958 Remains to Gilze-Rijen.
27-05-1958 Awaiting write-off.
19-06-1958 written off.
I-255 6638   9I-8 05-04-1954 11-06-1956 02-05-1956 crashed after collision near Wiene.
08-05-1956 Remains to Weesp.
16-05-1956 Awaiting write-off.

 

Gloster Meteor T.Mk. 7

Serial
Serial
 Constr. nr.
Constr. nr.
 RAF Serial
RAF Serial
 Date in service
Date in service
 Date out of service
Date out of service
 Notes
Notes
I-1 G-05-239   27-2-1949 03-05-1959 Ex G-AKPK; sold to LSK for £.29.975.
06-01-1950 flight to Twenthe.
1965 Scrapped at Soesterberg
I-2 G-05-240   07-05-1949 27-06-1950 18-05-1949 belly landing (Glanerbrug)
I-3 G-05-241   02-07-1949 11-06-1956 11-04-1956 crashed in Woudenberg
I-4 G-05-242   12-07-1949 18-12-1958 18-12-1958 to RNlNAS and used for spare parts.
I-5 G-05-243   02-07-1948 05-07-1950 02-06-1950 crashed near Oosterveld Weerselo
I-6 G-05-244   22-11-1954 15-05-1959 31-05-1960 to fire brigade at Deelen.
I-7 G-05-245   22-11-1954 13-12-1954 16-11-1954 crashed in Engelum (North of afb Leeuwarden)
I-8   WA623 07-08-1950 17-04-1959(?) Not written off ??
I-9   WA626 07-08-1950 01-04-1959(?) 01-04-1959 to RNlNAS and used for spare parts.
I-10   WA633 7-08-1950 12-09-1958(?) Withdrawn from use 1958, scrapped on 29-09-1958
I-11   WH165 14-2-1952 21-05-1959 18-03-1959, to Fire brigade.
I-12   WH203 14-2-1952 22-08-1958 27-08-1958 Scrapped.
I-13   WH193 02-04-1952 01-05-1959(?) 07-11-1960 to Fire brigade Valkenburg
I-14   WH196 02-04-1952 20-01-1959 20-01-1959 to RNlNAS and used for spare parts.
I-15   WH199 02-04-1952 15-01-1959 Flown to Woensdrecht, later to Aviolanda.
30-01-1959 preserved (wings dismounted)
I-16   WH179 20-11-1952 13-03-1954 04-03-1954 crashed in Lutte
I-17   WH202 20-11-1952 22-08-1958 01-09-1958 sodl to RNlNAS.
27-08-1958 scrapped at Woensdrecht
I-18   WL-469 20-11-1952 17-12-1958 Preserved for spare parts.
I-19   WH233 24-2-1953 15-05-1959 01-11-1960 to Woensdrecht (as monument).
1981 to Militaire Luchtvaart Museum.
07-1988 to ZuidKamp (Twenthe).
I-20   WL482 24-02-1953 30-05-1958 19-05-1958 to Fire brigade Soesterberg.
I-301   WH207 20-03-1953 12-04-1954 17-03-1954 crashed in IJsselmeer, West of Elburg.
I-302   WH222 20-03-1953 24-03-1959 (?) 24-03-1959 to Woensdrecht.
07-11-1960 to Fire brigade Ypenburg.
I-303   WL487 20-03-1953 02-06-1959 (?) To Woensdrecht.
07-11-1960 to Fire brigade Ypenburg.
I-304/ 21-50/ 132   WG998 12-2-1953 12-03-1958 To RNlNAS as 21-50; later 132.
17-12-1959 discharged and stored.  30-07-1970 out of service.
I-305/ 21-51 133   WH125 27-03-1953 18-01-1961 14-10-1958 on loan to RNlNAS as 21-51; later 133.
18-01-1961 to be withdrawn from use.
I-306/ 21-52/ 134   WL426 29-04-1953 11-12-1958 11-12-1958 to RNlNAS as 21-52; later 134.
14-01-1961 discharged.
05-07-1961 withdrawn from use.
I-307   WN315 29-04-1953 01-12-1958 To Depot Woensdrecht
I-308   WH227 20-05-1953 13-07-1955 02-06-1955 crashed South of Diepenveen (near Deventer).
I-309/ 21-53/ 135   WL477 15-07-1953 06-11-1958 Naar MLD als 21-53, later 135.
05-07-1961 out of service.
07-11-1961 discharged.
I-310   XF275 07-01-1955 01-04-1958 19-05-1958 discharged; to Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-311   XF276 04-11-1954 01-04-1958 19-05-1958 discharged; to Woensdrecht and scrapped.
I-312/ 21-54/ 136   XF277 04-11-1954 21-08-1961 To RNlNAs as 21-54, later 136.
07-11-1961 discharged
I-313   XF278 10-12-1954 19-05-1958 Withdrawn from use and scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-314   XF279 10-12-1954 19-05-1958 Withdrawn from use and scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-315   VW475 10-03-1955 21-08-1958 On arrival to Depot.
09-07-1958 to Depot Woensdrecht.
01-09-1958 to be sold to RNlNAS.
22-01-1959 to Domeinen at Goes.
Bought on 31-03-1959 by Schiphol for fl.1000,00 (€ 450)
I-316/ 21-55/ 137   WH135 15-12-1954 24-09-1957 To Depot Twenthe.
14-08-1957 to DVVM2.
24-09-1957 to RNlNAS as 137.
21-08-1961 out of service bij MLD.
I-317   WH245/ O-M 07-01-1955 19-09-1958 14-6-1958 flown to Woensdrecht.
I-318   WL412/ X-59 15-12-1954 24-06-1958 14-6-1956 Flown to Woensdrecht.
24-06-1958 discharged and scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-319   WA674 16-09-1955 19-08-1958 Withdrawn from use.
Hunting aircraft during test flight Fokker S-14.
01-09-1958 To be sold to RNlAS.
22-01-1959 to Domeinen at Goes.
31-03-1959 Bought by Schiphol for fl.1000,- (€ 450)
I-320   VW417/ YQ-E 05-10-1955 09-10-1958 On loan to air field Beek.
10-11-1978 transporterd to Leeuwarden because of 30 years squadron 323.
Gate guard at Leeuwarden.
I-321   WA592/WA594(?)/SD-G 22-10-1955 21-10-1958 Flown to Twenthe.
To Soesterberg.
To JVS Twenthe and at last to Woensdrecht.
I-322   WA592(?)/ SD-D 14-05-1956 09-07-1958 To Depot Woensdrecht.
01-09-1959 To be sold to RNlNAS.
22-01-1959 handed over to Inspecteur der Domeinen Goes.
20-03-1959 transported to Schiphol.
31-03-1959 bought by Schiphol for fl.1000,-0 (€ 450).
I-323   WH247/ WF856(?) 14-06-1956 21-08-1958 21-08-1958 discharged.
01-09-1958 Sold to RNlNAS.
22-01-1959 handed over to Inspect. der Domeinen at Goes.
Scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-324   WH177/WH247(?)/ O-R 22-10-1955 21-08-1958 24-04-1956 20.000ste sortie squadron 326.
21-08-1958 discharged.
09-01-1958 destinatied to be sold to RNlNAS.
22-01-1959 handed over to Domeinen, Goes.
Scrapped at Woensdrecht.
I-325   WH177/ O-H 02-01-1956 19-05-1958 12-03-1958 handed over to Woensdrecht Depot.
19-05-1958 discharged, to Woensdrecht and scrapped.

 

Serial overview RNlNAS.

Serial 2nd Serial Constr. nr. RAF Serial Date in service Date out of service Notes
21-50 132   WG998 14-03-1959 17-12-1959 Taken over from RNlAF, was I-304. Scrapped.
21-51 133   WH125 06-11-1958 18-01-1961 Taken over from RNlAF, was I-305.
Withdrawn from use.
21-52 134   WL426 10-12-1958 14-01-1961 Taken over from RNlAF, was I-306.
Withdrawn from use.
21-53 135   WL477 11-11-1958 15-02-1961 Taken over from RNlAF, was I-309.
Withdrawn from use.
21-54 136     24-09-1957 04-07-1961 Taken over from RNlAF, was I-312.
Withdrawn from use.
21-55 137   WH135 24-09-1957 04-07-1961 Taken over from RNlAF, was I-316.
Withdrawn from use.

 


1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • Airfix
    • Kit 03076: Gloster Meteor Mk.8 (same as MPM/Xtrakit)
  • Czech master
    • Kit 110: A resin Gloster Meteor Mk.8
  • Commando 5
    • Kit C5-7209: Gloster Meteor Mk.4
    • Kit C5-7206: Gloster Meteor Mk.8
  • Frog/Novo
    • Kit XX / 78077: Gloster Meteor Mk 4, an old, but rather accurate kit.
  • Matchbox
    • Kit PK129: (released a good kit of the Meteor NF11/12/14. Aeroclub released special for this kit several conversion sets, also one to convert the kit to a Gloster meteor Mk.8. The kit isn't produced for years and very rare nowadays.
      Note that the Meteors Mk.8 used by 323 squadron were equipped with the late type canopy, modified ailerons and usually enlarged air intakes. The Matchbox kit allows you to build a Meteor with this modifications.
      Piet Miedema, member of the technical crew of the Meteor demo team of squadron 323, told me the Meteor flew sometimes with the smaller and sometimes with the enlarged air intakes.
      The Meteors of the display usual had the enlarged intakes, but the aircraft of the leader was equipped with small intakes, so it was a bit slower!
  • Merlin Models
    • Kit XX: also released a injection moulded model of the Gloster Meteor Mk. 8.
      I think most of the Merlin models are rather expensive, and of rather poor quality.
  • MPM
    • Kit 72543: Gloster Meteor Mk.8
    • Kit 72531: Gloster Meteor F MK8 Hi-tech (Dutch, Belgian & RAF Markings)
    • Kit 72534: Gloster Meteor FR.9 (contains also part for a Mk.8)
    • Kit 72558: Gloster Meteor MK4 "Belgian AF, RAF"
    • Kit 72548: Gloster Meteor T. Mk.7 High-Tech
  • PJ productions
    • Kit 72-1010: Very nice resin kit of a Gloster Meteor T.Mk 7
    • Kit 72-1002: Very nice resin kit for a Gloster Meteor Mk.8.
  • Rareplanes
    • Kit YY: A vacu formed kit of a Meteor Mk.8.
  • Revell
    • Kit 04658: Gloster Meteor Mk.4: release in 2011 (MPM kit)
  • Xtra-Decal
    • Kit XK72005: Gloster Meteor T.Mk.7
    • Kit XK72001: Gloster Meteor Mk.8
IMG 8676

A model (in fact it is my oldest model) of the Frog  Gloster Meteor Mk.4.
The kit is the Frog kit and the decals come from several sets such as IPMS Nederland. This model i have built somewhere in the seventies "straight from the box".
Mid eighties I have refurbished the model in current paint scheme shown.

 

Gloster F Mk 4 Meteor 322 Sqn AKleijn
A model of a Gloster Meteor F.Mk. 4, built by Adri Kleijn.

 

Gloster meteor FMk8 328sqn AKleijn
A model of a Gloster Meteor F.Mk.8, built by Adri Kleijn.

 

Gloster T Mk7 Meteor 136 AKleijn
A model of a Gloster Meteor T.Mk.7 of the RNlNAS, built by Adri Kleijn.

 

Modelling add-on

  • Aeroclub
    • Schaal 1/72
    • Set C020: Canopy Meteor F8 Early & Late
    • Set C017: Canopy Meteor F Mk.1 & 3/4
    • Set C018: Canopy Meteor T7
    • Set V037: Gloster Meteor undercarriage
    • Set EJ001: Martin Baker MK2 (Meteor,Wyvern,Sea Hawk,Canberra)
    • Set K823: conversion parts Meteor T.Mk.7 (for Matchbox kit)
    • Set K824: conversion Parts Meteor Mk.8 (for Matchbox kit)
    • Set C071: Canopy Gloster Meteor Mk 3/4
  • CMK
    • Set A7129: Gloster Meteor FR Mk 8/9 Exterior set (MPM)
    • Set A7127: Gloster Meteor FR Mk 8/9 interior set (MPM)
    • Set A7130: Gloster Meteor FR Mk 8/9 Engine set (MPM)
    • Set A7128: Gloster Meteor FR Mk 8/9 Undercarriage set (MPM)
  • Eduard
    • Set E73-293 : Detailset Gloster Meteor F MK8 (MPM)
  • Jays Model Kits
    • Set 0303: Gloster Meteor Vertical tailplanes (late)

Decals

  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 72041: Set decals for Gloster Meteor Mk.4, Mk.8 and T.Mk.7
    • Set 72032: Set decals for Gloster Meteor Mk.8 Ruiten Vier display Team
    • Set 72019: Set decals for Gloster Meteor Mk.8 and T.Mk.7
    • Set 72011: Set decals for Gloster Meteor Mk.8 Ruiten Vier display team.
    • Set 72004: Set decals for Gloster Meteor T.Mk. 7 van de MLD.
  • FlevoDecal
    • Set FD72-001 : Royal Netherlands Navy part 1, for e.g. Gloster Meteor T.Mk.7
    • Set FD72-005 : Royal Netherlands Air Force Jet Trainers
  • XtraDecal
    • Set X72071: Meteor F8 in foreign service RAAF, BAF, KLu, RDanAF, Israel)

1/48th Scale

Kits

  • Airfix
    • Kit A09182: Gloster Meteor F8
  • Classic Airframe
    • Kit 466: Gloster Meteor F8 Early version (RAF, RAAF, RNlAF)
    • Kit 479: Gloster Meteor T7 (RAF, Royal navy)
    • Kit 478: Gloster Meteor F8 (RAF, IDFAF)
    • Kit 477: Gloster Meteor F4 (RAF, RDAF)

Modelling add-on

  • Loon Models
    • Set 48211: Gloster Meteor MK4 and earlier four spoked wheels
    • Set 48212: Gloster Meteor MK4 and higher 8 hole wheels with circumferential tread

Decals

  • FlevoDecal
    • Set FD48-005: Royal Netherlands Air Force Jet Trainers

Scheme Color name FS-number BS-number Humbrol XtraColor Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model Air Hataka
Standard Delivery Scheme all Meteors
Standard #1 Overall Aluminium Dope ~7178   191 / 56 X216 70.864 71.062  
 
Target Tow: Meteor Mk.4 Upper surfaces RAF Dark Sea Grey   BS:638 156 X004 70.836 71.405 ~144
RAF Dark Green   BS:641 163 X001 70.892 71.324 ~143
Undersides: black and yellow diagonal stripes Black     33   70.950 71.057 ~041
Yellow   BS:356 154   70.953 71.078 ~066
Meteor Mk.8 and some Meteor Mk.4
Standard #2 Upper surfaces (pattern may vary per individual aircraft) RAF Dark Sea Grey   BS:638 156 X004 70.836 71.097 ~144
Dark Green   BS:641 163 X001 70.892   ~143
Undersides PRU Blue   BS:636 124 / 230 X008   71.109 ~207
Meteor T.Mk.7
Standard #1 Overall Aluminium Dope ~7178   191 / 56 X216 70.864 71.062  
Yellow bonds on fuselage and wings.   BS:356 154   70.953 71.078 ~066

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

Gloster Meteor Mk.4

Gloster Meteor Mk4-1-SMALL
Color scheme  Gloster Meteor Mk. 4 LSK abt. 1947.
Gloster-Meteor-Mk4-2-SMALL
Color schemes Gloster Meteor Mk. 4 LSK abt. 1950.
Gloster-Meteor-Mk4-3-SMALL
Color scheme  Gloster Meteor Mk. 4 LSK from 1954 and on.
Gloster Meteor Mk4-4-SMALL
Color scheme Gloster Meteor Mk. 4 Target  tow abt. 1955.

 

Gloster Meteor Mk.8

Gloster Meteor Mk8-Vroeg-SMALL
Color scheme Gloster Meteor Mk.8, early version, abt. 1950.
Gloster Meteor Mk8-Vroeg-SMALL
Color scheme Gloster Meteor Mk.8, early version, abt. 1950; An overview.
Gloster Meteor Mk8-Laat-SMALL
Color scheme Gloster Meteor Mk.8, late version, abt. 1956.
Gloster Meteor Mk8-Laat-SMALL
Color scheme Gloster Meteor Mk.8, late version, abt. 1956; An overview.

 

Gloster Meteor T.Mk.7 RNlAF

Gloster Meteor TMk7-Schema1-SMALL
Color scheme Gloster Meteor T.Mk.7 LSK abt. 1947.
Gloster Meteor TMk7-Schema2-SMALL
Color scheme Gloster Meteor Mk. 7 LSk abt 1950.



Gloster Meteor T.Mk.7 RNlNAS

Gloster Meteor TMk7-SchemaMLD-SMALL
Color scheme Gloster Meteor T.Mk.7 RNlNAS.

 


Literature.

Van Brik tot Starfighter H. Hooftman 1965 La Rivière en Voorhoeve - Zwolle
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a. 1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
AVIA: 33e jaargang nummer 7: Luchtvloot in Plastic: De Gloster Meteor F.4 Pag. 206 - 207 1974 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
AVIA; 33e jaargang nummer 11: Luchtvloot in Plastic: De Gloster Meteor T.MK.7 Pag. 328 - 330 1974 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
AVIA: 34e jaargang nummer 1: Luchtvloot van Plastic: Gloster Meteor F.8 Pag. 20 - 21 1975 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld. Hugo Hooftman Pag. 132 - 133 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Dutch Military Aviation 1945-1978 Paul A. Jackson Pag. 70 - 71; 82 - 84 1978 Uitgever: Midland Countries Publications, Leicester
Nederlandse Marinevliegtuigen Thijs Postma & Nico Geldhof Pag. 65 1978 Uitgever: Omniboek, 's Gravenhage
Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in Beeld. deel 2 Hugo Hooftman Pag. 70 - 75 1978 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Fokker-vliegtuigen voor de Militaire Luchtvaart Pag. 21 1982
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht Willem Helfferich Pag. 17; 22 - 23 1983 Uitgever: Unieboek b.v., Houten
Nederlandse vliegtuigen naar buitenlands ontwerp Theo Wesselink & Thijs Postma Pag. 71 - 80 1984 Uitgever: Romen Luchtvaart, Haarlem
Modelbouw in Plastic jaargang 14, nummer 3: SeaHawk en Meteor Frans van 't Hof Pag. 50 - 53 1985 Uitgever: I.P.M.S. Nederland, Nederland
KLu Vliegtuigen: De vliegtuigen van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht vanaf 1913 Wim Schoenmaker & Thijs Postma Pag. 98 1987 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
KLu Vliegtuigen: De vliegtuigen van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht vanaf 1913 Wim Schoenmaker & Thijs Postma Pag. 98 1987 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Van Luchtvaartafdeling tot Koninklijke Luchtmacht: 75 jaar Militaire Luchtvaart in Nederland Koos van de Berg Pag. 38 Uitgever: Rebo Produkties, Sassenheim
DemoTeams van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht Antoon Louwers Pag. 11 1988 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart VII: Gloster Meteor F. MK. 4 Nico Geldhof & Marcel Coenen Pag. 1991 Uitgever: St. Vrienden v.h. Mil. Luchtv. Museum, Soesterberg
Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart VIII: Gloster Meteor T.Mk.7 Marcel Coenen & Nico Geldhof Pag. 1992 Uitgever: St. Vrienden v.h. Mil. Luchtv. Museum, Soesterberg
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht (derde herzien druk) Willem Helfferich Pag. 25 - 29 1994 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Modelbouw in Plastic jaargang 26, nummer 4: Demoteam 323 squadron uit 1955 Wilko Jonker Pag. 5 - 8 1997 Uitgever: I.P.M.S. Nederland, Nederland
85 Jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in beeld Van Farman tot NH 90 Helikopter Peter Korbee Pag. 126 - 127 2002 Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg
Gloster Meteor WarPaint series no 22 Tony Butler Pag Uitgever: Hall Park Books Ltd., Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Websites.

Specail thansk to mr P. Banis for the talbes with serials .

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