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Javelin

Gloster Javelin

Designed in 1948, this was the first twin-engined Delta-wing fighter in the world, and was also equipped with radar to allow it to be used in all weathers.

Its purpose was to intercept (presumably Russian) bombers at subsonic speed and it was used by the RAF between 1954 and 1968, when it was phased out. Once again, many were scrapped at RAF Shawbury.

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