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Meteors of no 72 Squadron over Castle Howard in Yorkshire.
The 'Meatbox', as it affectionately became known, formed the backbone of RAF Fighter Command during the heyday of the 1950s, equipping regular and auxiliary RAF squadrons in the day-fighter, reconnaissance and night-fighter roles. The Meteor F8 day-fighter and NF14 night-fighters featured in Michael Rondot's spectacular painting represent the ultimate versions of this classic jet fighter which served on front-line squadrons until the late 1950s.
In his superbly detailed close-up portrayal, Meteors of Number 72 Squadron are seen in formation over the magnificent Yorkshire panorama of Castle Howard country house, which was the setting for the television filming of Brideshead Revisited. In the background, looking over the vale of Pickering to the North Yorkshire Moors, dark stormclouds form a striking backdrop to this wonderful aviation painting.
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