Keeping the Faith
Up close and personal with Gloster Gladiator K7985 as she delights the crowd during Old Warden's 'uncovered' Airshow. 

During the early stages of WWII, a handful of ex RAF and FAA Sea Gladiators protected the island of Malta from marauding German bombers. 

Named the 'Hal Far Flight', several airframes were pooled to make up the flight which became famous for their pivotal role gaining nicknames of 'Faith, 'Hope' and 'Charity' 
 
Also as a company it is incredible to think that in just a few short years Gloster made the leap from these late 1930's bi-planes to the mid-1940's Meteor - Britain's first jet fighter.

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