{"product_id":"gloster-gladiator-i-k8042-vintage-raf-fighter-plane-military-aircraft-postcard-1","title":"Gloster Gladiator I K8042 Vintage RAF Fighter Plane Military Aircraft Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eNR12  This is a superb opportunity to secure this limited edition collectors postcard from over 40 years ago as a specialist souvenir of this Gloster Gladiator 1 K8042 and has full accompanying information of the aircraft and its specifications on reverse. The souvenir's photo captures the iconic design and impressive profile of this vital military aircraft during active operations. As part of a highly respected aviation series, this card serves as an authentic historical record of contemporary aerospace technology, making it an essential addition for military history enthusiasts and postcard collectors alike, and is unused in mint condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gloster Gladiator Mk I (serial K8042) represents the twilight era of the classic biplane fighter within the Royal Air Force. Serving with No. 87 Squadron during the interwar build-up, this agile fighter featured an enclosed cockpit and specialized Bristol Mercury radial engines that offered impressive climbing speeds. As a transitional fighter that defended key military sectors during the late 1930s, this specific airframe documents the masterful engineering heights achieved by British aviation designers before monoplanes took over the frontlines.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56960551485766,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260716_040.jpg?v=1784159487","url":"https:\/\/postcardfinder.co.uk\/products\/gloster-gladiator-i-k8042-vintage-raf-fighter-plane-military-aircraft-postcard-1","provider":"Postcard Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}