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Gloster Gladiator Mk.I Model, RAF, 80 Squadron - Corgi AA36205
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Description
Corgi Aviation Archive Series Diecast Model
Gloster Gladiator Mk.I - L8009, YK-I, FO Peter Wykeham-Barnes, No. 80 Squadron, RAF, Sidi Barrani, Egypt 1940
1:72 scale. Length: 4.5". Wingspan: 5.25"
Limited Edition
Peter Wykeham-Barnes joined the RAF as an apprentice in 1932. On completion of his course, he was awarded a cadetship to the Royal Air Force College at Cranwell. Graduating in 1937 he was posted to the Middle East to fly Gladiators with No. 80 Squadron.
The Gloster Gladiator was the last British biplane fighter, a development of the Gauntlet with an enclosed single seat cockpit, cantilever landing gear, increased armament, and a 3-blade fixed pitch propeller. First flown in 1935, the Gloster Gladiator went into service with the RAF in 1936
The Corgi Aviation Archive features a wide selection of high quality, ready-made, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft. Corgi models are built with diecast metal and some plastic components.
More models in this category: Corgi Biplane and Triplane Aircraft
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