The Gloster Gladiator was the final British biplane fighter. It was in service with the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy and Air Forces of many other countries in the late 1930s. It was used in the Norwegian company, the Battle of Britain, and in the Mediterranean. In total, 746 aircraft were built between 1936 and 1938. The Sea Gladiator Mk.II version for the Royal Navy had a three-blade propeller, Dinghy stowage and arrester hook. They operated from aircraft carriers HMS Glorious, HMS Furious, and HMS Eagle, as well as from ground airfields in countries such as Malta.
Model Features
Accurate copy of the prototype
Highly detailed engine and cockpit interior
Four version decal sheet is included
Markings Available
Gloster Sea Gladiator Mk.ll, No 804 Squadron, RNAS Hatston, Orkney Islands, October 1940
Gloster Sea Gladiator Mk.ll, No 804 Squadron, HMS Furious, May 1940
Gloster Sea Gladiator Mk.ll, No 813 Squadron, HMS Eagle, Summer 1940
Gloster Sea Gladiator Mk.ll, Hal Far, Malta, June 1940
Model Information
Scale: 1:32
Number of Parts: 140 pieces
Length: 262 mm
Width: 307 mm
Includes detailed assembly instructions
Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic