Description
Gloster Gladiator was the last 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 30s. It was used in the Norwegian company, Battle of Britain and in the Mediterranean. In total 746 aircraft were built in 1936-1938.
Sea Gladiator Mk.II version for the Royal Navy had 3-blade propeller, Dinghy stowage and arrester hook. They operated from aircraft carriers HMS Glorious, HMS Furious, HMS Eagle. Also – from ground airfields, including Malta.
Kit Features:
- SCALE : 1:32
- TIME PERIOD : WW2
- MARKINGS : 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 SIZE (LENGTH X WIDTH) : 262 x 307 mm
- BOX SIZE : 410 x 260 x 55 mm
- NUMBER OF DETAILS : 140
