{"id":6803,"date":"2024-12-07T16:23:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T15:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.4pluspublications.com\/en\/?post_type=product&p=6803"},"modified":"2025-03-29T11:32:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T10:32:44","slug":"mkm144183-gloster-gladiators-in-norway","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.4pluspublications.com\/en\/produkt\/mkm144183-gloster-gladiators-in-norway\/","title":{"rendered":"[MKM144183] Gloster Gladiators \u2018In Norway\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Gloster Gladiator was a British-built biplane fighter developed from the Gauntlet and its prototype, designated the SS.37, flew in September 1934. The first production model was the Mk.I, which became operational in January 1937. An improved Mk.II version followed in 1938 and eventually 270 aircraft of this Mark were built.
\nThe Gladiator was a single-seat biplane of metal construction with mixed metal and fabric covering. It was fitted with a fixed undercarriage and powered by a Mercury radial engine turning two-blade wooden or three-blade metal propeller. Its armament consisted of four guns, of which two were mounted in the fuselage and two under the lower wings.
\nThe Gladiator was the RAF\u2019s last biplane fighter aircraft and the first with an enclosed cockpit. Although rendered obsolete by newer monoplane designs, it proved good in initial combats and saw action in almost all theatres during the WWII.
\nGladiators (both the Mk.I and Mk.II versions) were successfully exported to many countries and saw service with more than 15 air arms, including those of Belgium, China, Egypt, Finland, Free France, Greece, Iraq, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania and Norway.
\nNorwegian Army Air Service took delivery of 12 Gladiators: six Mk.Is in the summer of 1937 and another six Mk.IIs were diverted from RAF in 1939.
\nIn the period April – June 1940 the both Norwegian and British Gladiators saw actions during the Norwegian Campaign against the invading German forces and the Luftwaffe.<\/p>\n

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Colour schemes included in the kit:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1) Gloster Gladiator Mk.II, N5905, Grey HE-N, No.263 Sq., RAF, Norwegian Campaign, Bardufoss airfield, Norway, May\/June 1940<\/p>\n

2) Gloster Gladiator Mk.II, N5725, Grey HE-J, No.263 Sq., RAF, Norwegian Campaign, Lake Lesjaskog (frozen lake serving as a temporary airfield), Norway, April-May 1940<\/p>\n

3) Gloster Gladiator Mk.I, Black 423, Norwegian Army Air Service (H\u00e6rens flyv\u00e5pen), Kjeller airfield, Norway, 1938-39<\/p>\n

4) Gloster Gladiator Mk.II, Black 433, Fighter Wing (Jagevingen), Norwegian Army Air Service (H\u00e6rens flyv\u00e5pen), Fornebu Airport, Norway, April-May 1940<\/p>\n

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Assembly instructions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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MKM144183 Gladiators in Norway_instr web<\/a><\/p>\n

MKM144 Gladiator I_rigging diagram<\/a><\/p>\n

MKM144 Gladiator II_rigging diagram<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

RELEASED 12\/2024<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This injection-moulded kit contains 38 parts and one clear part (cockpit canopy). A comprehensive instruction leaflet and a decal sheet are included.<\/p>\n

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On-line order<\/a><\/strong><\/span> (MARK I Modeller\u02bcs Boutique via Miniwing\u02bcs e-shop)<\/p>\n

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