Reading the “other” historic aviation monthly did anybody else notice the tenuous link between the TFC Glad and the dawn of Britain’s jet age?
The Glad was flown by Gloster’s test pilot Michael Daunt after his crash in the Folland Fo. 108 test bed (strewth what an ugly aircraft – form definitely followed function on that occasion) and just before his first flight in the Gloster E28/39 W4041 following Jerry Sayer’s death.
By: Sideslip - 4th May 2013 at 11:48
………….. over Malta’s Grand Harbour.
I would be more than happy with just over Old Warden.
By: joanblaue - 4th May 2013 at 11:27
nice ! thanks for sharing. O.
By: DragonRapide - 4th May 2013 at 08:52
Oh yes….
By: Beaufighter VI - 4th May 2013 at 08:42
Hmmm…the prospect of 2 Gladiators….and one day a CR42 perhaps….mouthwatering.
………….. over Malta’s Grand Harbour.
By: slicer - 4th May 2013 at 00:03
Hmmm…the prospect of 2 Gladiators….and one day a CR42 perhaps….mouthwatering.
By: charliehunt - 3rd May 2013 at 20:52
Perfect day – a marvellous sight and sound with that azure blue sky background!:)
By: oz rb fan - 16th March 2013 at 10:52
isn’t there another project in the uk as well?
found this one online
http://www.retrotrackandair.com/projects.html
the gamecock would be nice as well
By: DCK - 16th March 2013 at 10:40
Looking into the not so distant future, we might have three airworthy Gladiators.
Shuttleworth, TFC and the Norwegian example at Kjeller. Could be something bringing them all together once.
By: Mike J - 16th March 2013 at 09:59
When did the first TFC Gladiator restoration fly and how many displays / flights did she have.
July 2008, for two flights only.
By: CADman - 16th March 2013 at 09:05
When did the first TFC Gladiator restoration fly and how many displays / flights did she have. Seem to remember she was grounded along with most of the TFC fleet due to paper work issues. Hope that these are now sorted.
By: alohha1234 - 16th March 2013 at 08:45
So the possibilities of a pair in front of you flying left to right is a possibility for Legends then ! 🙂
By: Robbo - 15th March 2013 at 22:47
It was on loan to the FAAM from the Shuttleworth Trust, who sold it to TFC.
By: Robert Edward - 15th March 2013 at 22:00
It didn’t belong to the FAA museum, they didn’t “Get rid” of it.
By: Mike J - 15th March 2013 at 17:46
Does the FAA museum have another?
Yes. A largely new-build project to which they have attached the identity of N5518.
http://www.fleetairarm.com/Uploads/Files/en-GB/gloster_sea_gladiator%20low%20res.pdf
By: hampden98 - 15th March 2013 at 17:22
Why did the FAA museum get rid of her?
Can’t be too many Gladiators around. Does the FAA museum have another?
By: DCK - 15th March 2013 at 17:21
Bring out Legends programe front cover 2008!
2013 is the year 😀
By: STORMBIRD262 - 15th March 2013 at 12:21
nice!!
she’s looking good!!:eek:
By: HuwJHopkins - 15th March 2013 at 12:02
The Gladiator is awaiting a CAA survey ready for a Permit to Test and the engine is being readied for test runs.
Here she was yesterday:
Cheers,
Huw
By: ozplane - 15th March 2013 at 10:31
Reliably informed that it will fly in the next month or so.
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