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Gloster Javelin FAW1

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The world’s first twin-jet delta-wing fighter designed to intercept bombers at high altitudes and at high subsonic speeds.

The first production of the Javelin had its maiden flight on 22 July 1954 and was released into RAF service on 30 November 1954. The Javelin was the world’s first twin-jet delta-wing fighter, designed to intercept bombers at high altitudes and at high subsonic speeds. The electronic and radar devices onboard gave it an all-weather capability and was intended to be the RAF’s first all-weather fighter.