While I can't speak to the current Midland Press book on the Meteor as an alternative, if you luck out like I did and stumble on an inexpensive copy of this book it's worth your while to acquire. Before dealing with the Meteor in particular, Jones begins with a history of the Gloster company and then gives you a brief overview of Frank Whittle's experiments with turbojet engines. From there it's on to a subtype-by-subtype analysis of the Meteor, with close detail being provided of the operational assignments of the machine. Much attention is also given to the Meteor's use as a test-bed aircraft. Giving the book a personal flavor is the author's ability to come up with interesting personal anecdotes regarding the RAF of the period covered. ( )