Gladiator N5857

[Andy ingham]

Seeking any information on Gladiator N5857.
Does anyone have a copy of the Form78?
Many Thanks
Andy

[Håkan]

Hello Andy,

If you look at my site at http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/gladiator_raf_80.htm you can start this aircraft's movements through various units.
F/Sgt Dunwoodie (http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/commo..._dunwoodie.htm) of 94 Sq. claimed a Bf110 with this aircraft on 17/5-41.
It was damaged in combat while servicing with 3 RAAF Sq. on 25/01-41 (see http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/commo..._rawlinson.htm).

Perhaps Alex Crawford could add something more on this aircraft?

Best wishes/Håkan

[Andy ingham]

Thanks Håkan
I have followed the path from 80 Sqn through to 127 Sqn and that I understand.
What is not clear is what happened after N5857 left 127Sqn.
Where did it go.
I thougt that all the aircraft and pesonel from 127 Sqn and X Flight merged to reform 261Sqn.
Andy

[Håkan]

Hello,

According to Air Britain's "Royal Air Force Aircraft L1000-N9999" it went to Iraq Conversion Flight.
Then to Shaiban/Abadan/Iraqi AF (01/03/44)

Best wishes/Håkan