Those of you who have seen my article on the Meteor FR.9 in recent Flypasts enjoyed it I hope. Now I’m wanting to focus on another Meteor variant: the NF.13; which, I know, served with just two RAF Squadrons: nos 39 and 219. In the space available in a magazine article I am inclined to narrow my focus to try to do justice to the subject.
In this respect I am also asking if there is anyone who was involved with the NF.13 in both these squadrons who would be prepared to share memories and information with me.
I’ll look forward to hearing from you.
Incidentally, thanks to those who kindly contributed to my recent Venom Night Fighter thread. The draft of the article is well under way……………and what an interesting and enlightening topic that was!
By: TempestV - 4th February 2011 at 20:39
Those of you who have seen my article on the Meteor FR.9 in recent Flypasts enjoyed it I hope. Now I’m wanting to focus on another Meteor variant: the NF.13; which, I know, served with just two RAF Squadrons: nos 39 and 219. In the space available in a magazine article I am inclined to narrow my focus to try to do justice to the subject.
In this respect I am also asking if there is anyone who was involved with the NF.13 in both these squadrons who would be prepared to share memories and information with me.
I’ll look forward to hearing from you.
Incidentally, thanks to those who kindly contributed to my recent Venom Night Fighter thread. The draft of the article is well under way……………and what an interesting and enlightening topic that was!
Hi Lindoug,
pm sent!
By: TwinOtter23 - 4th February 2011 at 19:14
In the distant past the NF12 at Newark WS692 was often called a 12.5; not sure why but I believe the title originated from its time at Cranwell. Likewise not sure whether that helps, but email me if I can be of assistance. 🙂
By: lindoug - 4th February 2011 at 17:51
Thanks for the input so far folks. But I am going to confine myself to the two RAF units which would include the Syrian visit, but not the aircraft in Syrian service.
If I expand too much within the word space permitted I think I’ll not do sufficient justice to the subject.
By: Sealand Tower - 4th February 2011 at 16:44
The Syrians still have some of them. Used as airfield decoys, they can be seen on Google Earth. Sorry can’t remember the coordinates.
By: PeterVerney - 4th February 2011 at 16:14
I believe the first sales were to the Syrians. 219s CO took an aircraft up there to demonstrate to them just before they were disbanded. (When we scuttled out of the Canal Zone)
By: AMB - 4th February 2011 at 14:07
Now I’m wanting to focus on another Meteor variant: the NF.13; which, I know, served with just two RAF Squadrons: nos 39 and 219.
Don’t forget WM367 that served with A&AEE at Boscombe Down. It was in the static park at Abingdon in June ’68 for the RAF’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Then there were the foreign operators, such as the French and Israeli Air Forces.
By: PeterVerney - 4th February 2011 at 11:26
Doug has made contact thanks, and that is an NF13 I have just posted on the “something different” thread.
By: Blue_2 - 4th February 2011 at 10:29
It may be of help to PM Peter Verney on this forum. I know he flew 14’s, it may be worth asking him if he’s any time on 13’s.
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