{"product_id":"special-hobby-1-72-gloster-meteor-tt-mk-20-plastic-model-kit","title":"SPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Gloster Meteor TT Mk.20 Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eSPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Gloster Meteor TT Mk.20 Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eThis Special Hobby kit depicts the Gloster Meteor TT Mk.20, the post-war target tug variant of Britain’s first operational jet fighter. The kit features finely detailed injection-moulded plastic parts and includes 3D-printed winch conversion components, along with decals for multiple Royal Navy, RAF, and overseas-operated aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3qm3eu\" data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"465\"\u003e1\/72 scale injection-moulded plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h0qmtf\" data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eGloster Meteor TT Mk.20 post-war target tug variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qyfwq\" data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eIncludes 3D-printed winch conversion parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6x3rtq\" data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eDecal options for UK, Danish, and Swedish-operated aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j57oxr\" data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eUnique post-war utility variant of the Meteor family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eThe Gloster Meteor was Britain’s first operational jet fighter and the Allies’ first mass-produced jet aircraft. Entering service in 1944, it was powered by twin Rolls-Royce Derwent engines and initially deployed to counter V-1 flying bombs over Britain. Although it never encountered German jet fighters in air combat, it played a crucial role in establishing Allied jet operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eAfter the Second World War, the Meteor continued to serve in numerous roles, with specialised variants developed for training, reconnaissance and target towing. The TT Mk.20 represents one of these post-war adaptations, equipped with a winch system to tow aerial targets for live-fire training exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1583\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWidely exported and used by several air forces and civilian contractors, the Meteor remained in service well into the Cold War era, proving the durability and adaptability of its pioneering jet design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPECIAL HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46630011404449,"sku":"SH-72487","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/SH72487.jpg?v=1782878475","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/special-hobby-1-72-gloster-meteor-tt-mk-20-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}