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Gladiator L7619 |
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Type : Gladiator Mark : I |
| Known information | |
| 29th June 1940 | Pilot Officer Jack Hamlyn claimed an SM81 over Aden. |
| 17th November 1940 | Flown by Pilot Officer G B Smither. |
| Pilots and Aircrew who flew : Gladiator I L7619 | ||
| A list of all aircrew from our database who are associated with this aircraft. A profile page is available by clicking their name. | ||
| Name | Info | |
| Hamlyn, Jack Click the name above to see a profile of Hamlyn, Jack | Hamlyn, Jack | |
| Smither, G B Click the name above to see a profile of Smither, G B | Smither, G B | |
| Squadrons for : Gladiator I L7619 | ||
| A list of all squadrons known to have flown Gladiator I L7619. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name. | ||
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No.112 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 25th July 1917 Fate : Disbanded 1st July 1957 Swift in destruction | No.112 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available. | |
| Aircraft type : Gladiator | ||
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| Aircraft | Info | |
Gladiator 
Manufacturer : Gloster Production Began : 1935 Retired : 1945 Number Built : 746 | Gladiator GLOSTER GLADIATOR: A continuation form the Gloster Gauntlet aircraft the Gloster Gladiator (SS37) becoming designated the F.7/30 was named Gladiator on the 1st July 1935. The first 70 Gladiators had Under wing machine guns (Vickers or Lewis) before the browning became standard The first aircraft arrived at Tangmere airfield on in February 1937 to no. 72 squadron. at the outbreak of world war two a total of 218 Gladiators had been received by the Royal air force with a total of 76 on active service. They served also in the Middle eats and in 1940 when Italy joined the war was nearly the only front line fighter in the middle east. Between 1939 and 1941. the Gloster Gladiator flew in many war zones. flying in France, Greece, Norway, Crete Egypt Malta and Aden. The Aircraft claimed nearly 250 air victories. It stayed in front line duties until 1942, then becoming fighter trainer, and other sundry roles. It continued in these roles until the end of world war two. The Naval equivalent the Sea Gladiator a short service in the Middle east and European waters. A Total of 746 aircraft were built of these 98 were Sea Gladiators.. Performance. speed: 250mph at 17,500 feet, 257 mph at 14,600 Range 430 miles. Armament: Two fixed .3-03 browning machine guns | |
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