The Gloster Javelin jet fighter was not as terrible as people say, here’s why… In defence of the 'Flying Flat-iron' by Michael Napier

An interesting article about the #GlosterJavelin. It's clunky reputation might need some rehabilitation. hushkit.substack.com/p/the-gloste...

XH897 Gloster Javelin FAW9.
Imperial War Museum, Duxford. #glosterjavelin #iwmduxford

The Gloster Javelin gate guardian at RAF Stanmore Park, in the 1970s.

The ruin of the 1632 church of St John's the Evangelist can be seen in the background.

Image sourced from eBay.

#stanmore #glosterjavelin

'The Cold War Defenders'. 6 British aircraft from 6 manufacturers in the 1950's. #blackburnbuccaneer #dehavillandseavixen #englishelectriclightning #glosterjavelin #hawkerhunter #supermarinescimitar #art #sculpture #aviation