FSX Gloster Meteor F4 RA381

This repaint showcases a Gloster Meteor F4 featuring the markings of RA381, a variant once operated by No 600 (City of London) Squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force at RAF Biggin Hill, circa March 1950. Special credit goes to Rob Richardson for the original freeware model for Microsoft Flight Simulator X Acceleration and to Peter Watkins for crafting this unique repaint. This package does not include the base model, so ensure you obtain it from the Fly Away Simulation library before adding this texture.

Technical Focus on the Meteor Airframe

The Gloster Meteor lineage represents a milestone in British jet development, powered by twin turbofan engines (technically known as turbojet engines in early models) and used extensively by the Royal Air Force in the post-war era. This F4 variant reflects advancements in performance over earlier Meteor marks, including improved powerplants and redesigned wings that contributed to higher operational ceilings and enhanced maneuverability. Pilots valued this jet for its dependable handling characteristics and robust airframe, making it pivotal for air defense during the early Cold War period.

Royal Auxiliary Air Force Connection

No 600 Squadron, often referred to as the City of London squadron, played an important role in the defense of British airspace. Stationed at RAF Biggin Hill, these Gloster Meteors participated in routine patrols and readiness exercises. RA381’s markings capture that period, reflecting the colorful heritage of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force in 1950.

Implementation Notes for Your Simulator

• Extract the texture.RA381 folder into the existing “Gloster Meteor F Mk 4” directory found within the “SimObjects/Airplanes” folder of your Microsoft Flight Simulator X installation.
• Open the aircraft.cfg file in the “Gloster Meteor F Mk 4” folder. Then, copy and paste the block of text below, ensuring you replace “xx” with the next sequential number for the [fltsim.x] entry.

[fltsim.xx]
title=Gloster Meteor F Mk 4 RA381
sim=Gloster Meteor F Mk 4
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=RA381
kb_checklists=Meteor_F_Mk4_check
kb_reference=Meteor_F_Mk4_ref
ui_manufacturer=Gloster
ui_type=Meteor F Mk 4
ui_variation=RA381
ui_createdby="Robert Richardson"
atc_id=VT286
atc_airline=Air Force
atc_flight_number=001
description=RA381 was used by No 600 (City of London) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force and was based at RAF Biggin Hill in March 1950.

Authorship and Base Model Requirement

Repaint work has been rendered by Peter Watkins, while the original freeware Gloster Meteor F4 model is the creation of Rob Richardson. In order to enjoy this repaint in your simulator, download and install the base package from the Fly Away Simulation library. Once you have the core model in place, you can integrate these textures for full authenticity. Enjoy this piece of aviation history and experience the dynamic performance of Gloster’s pioneering jet fighter firsthand in your virtual flights.