21 June 1940: Two Gladiators Lost

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One of two Gladiators still in service (NWMA Malta)

TWO GLADIATORS A WRITE-OFF

Two of Malta’s precious Gladiator aircraft were irreparably damaged in separate incidents today. One crashed into an obstruction on the aerodrome during take-off from Hal Far this morning. The pilot, Squadron Leader A C Martin made a viole...