Finnish Air Force Gloster Gauntlet Mk II 1944 used for target towing

Gloster Gauntlet in Finnish Service

Gloster Gauntlet in Finnish Service

In 1940 Finland received 25 Gloster Gauntlets from South Africa (ex-RAF stock). Obsolete as a fighter when delivered, the Gauntlets were instead used as advanced trainers until February 1945.

Finnish Air Force Gloster Gauntlet Mk II GT-414

Finnish Air Force Gloster Gauntlet Mk II GT-405 — Finnish Air Force Gloster Gauntlet Mk II GT-414