Gloster Gladiator in 6 RAF Squadron service

6 Squadron
Wadi Halfa, August 1941 to January 1942.
Primarily a tactical reconnaissance squadron, this unit also had some Gladiators on strength.
Code letters: "JV"
Serials Code Arrival Note Departure
N5820       To 1 SAAF Sq.
N5821   From 112 Sq.   To 1414 (Met) Flight.
N5822       To 1 SAAF Sq.
N5828       To 1 SAAF Sq.
N5830       To 1 SAAF Sq.
N5851   From 1 SAAF Sq. 26/09/41 1 S.81 claimed by Sgt. R. Walter. Last biplane claim by the RAF. To 1412 (Met) Flight.

Gladiators, probably from 6 Squadron, during transport.
© Tony Brooke

Gladiators, probably from 6 Squadron, during transport.
© Tony Brooke

Gladiators, probably from 6 Squadron, during transport.
© Tony Brooke

Gladiators, probably from 6 Squadron, during transport.
© Tony Brooke

Gladiators, probably from 6 Squadron, during transport.
© Tony Brooke

The drivers from the above pictured transport. Fourth from left is Frank Brooke.
If anyone can identify any of the others in the picture, please contact me!
© Tony Brooke

Gloster Gladiator in Commonwealth squadron service






Last modified 16 February 2012