A Short History: The Gloster Gladiator's Legacy - From RAF Biplane to WWII Icon

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Dive into the extraordinary tale of the Gloster Gladiator, a pivotal figure in aviation history, as we explore its groundbreaking design, intense battle history, and enduring legacy.
This comprehensive journey through the Gladiator's life begins with its innovative development in the 1930s, showcasing the transition from traditional biplanes to advanced monoplanes.
Witness the Gladiator's valor across diverse battlegrounds - from the frigid Norwegian skies and the fierce Finnish Winter War to the harsh deserts of North Africa and Malta's besieged skies. Discover the unique variants like the Mk I, Mk II, and the legendary Sea Gladiator, each holding its own in the face of adversity.
Concluding with a reflection on its impact and legacy, this video is a tribute to the Gladiator's role in shaping modern aerial combat.
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16 июн 2024

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@williamgray8499 6 месяцев назад

The RAF and SAAF used the plane against the Italians in Ethiopia during that WW2 campaign also. Indeed, that campaign included soldiers from the U.K., India, Nigeria and others. It might make a good episode for this channel!

@A_Short_History 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! A great suggestion!

@tango6nf477 6 месяцев назад

I get the distinct feeling that you have a soft spot for the Gladiator, me too, its story is a David and Goliath story and I always stand up for the little guy. Sadly the Gladiator is very overshadowed by other more famous aircraft most know of the Spitfire but will not have heard of the Gladiator. "Faith, Hope and Charity" would make quite a good motto.

@A_Short_History 6 месяцев назад

Yes, always loved the Gladiator.

@Ubique2927 6 месяцев назад

My first Airfix model

@joeshmoe9978 6 месяцев назад

Airfix's 1/72 newish tooling Gladiator with skis is a great kit, if you haven't built that one yet.

@Ubique2927 6 месяцев назад

My first Airfix model.

@noahwail2444 4 месяца назад

Beeing the last of its kind, it was a goodbiplane... ;o)

@johanmolin3213 5 дней назад

Sweden was NOT neutral in the Winter War. It declared itself "non-belligerent" which made for providing with much of its own military hardware as well as a lot of officially sanctioned volunteers. It was all quite deliberate.