What was the first fighter plane used by the Royal Air Force?
Gloster Meteor
Later Meteor variants would see a large variety of changes from the initial Meteor F.1 introduced to service in 1944. Much attention was given to raising the aircraft's top speed, often by improving the airframe's aerodynamic qualities, incorporating the latest engine developments, and increasing the strength of the airframe.[68][74] The Meteor F.8, which emerged in the late 1940s, was considered to have substantially improved performance over prior variants;[75] the F.8 was reportedly the most powerful single-seat aircraft flying in 1947, capable of ascending to 40,000 feet within five minutes.[76]