Aeroplane Monthly 1985-08
-
A.Lumsden, T.Heffernan - Probe Probare (15)
Истребитель "Гонтлит" I британских ВВС
The Gloster Gauntlet single-seater day-and-night fighter
A fine study of 56 Sqn Gauntlet K5296 up from RAF North Weald in October 1936. This aircraft later flew with 17 Sqn.
The Gloster SS.18A, J9125, photographed in 1929 with the Jupiter VIIF engine installed.
A formation of 56 Sqn Gauntlets flying from RAF North Weald in October 1936. The squadron received the type in May 1936 to replace its Bristol Bulldogs.
Three 19 Squadron Gauntlet Is performing at RAF Henlow in June 1936.
Gauntlets of 111 Squadron during Air Exercises at RAF Biggin Hill in 1936.
The same aircraft, now designated SS.19B and fitted with a Mercury VIS2 engine, being test flown as the Gauntlet prototype from Brockworth in April 1934.
J9125 as the SS.19B.
J9125 as the SS.19B being demonstrated for Charles Sims’ camera, probably at Brockworth.