Gloster Meteor U.21A, A77-851, South Australian Aviation Museum
This picture is © Malcolm Clarke and may not be used or published without permission.
Registration: A77-851
Construction Number: Unknown
Code Number: 851
Model Gloster Meteor U.21A
Operator: South Australian Aviation Museum
Airport: Port Adelaide - SAA Museum, Australia - SA
Photographer: Malcolm Clarke
Date Taken: 05/12/2007
Date Submitted: 29/03/2008
"Halestorm". Flown by Sgt George Hale, RAAF 77 Sqn who, on 27-03-1953, made the only Mig kill by a Meteor in Korea. Originally built as an F8 for the RAF as WK683 but later converted to U21a for the RAAF and scrapped in 1965. VH-MBX flies today from Temora in her colour scheme.
Picture ID:1101125