One of the more notable Gladiator engagements of the whole war occurred on the Albanian border with Greece on 28 February 1941. A mixed force of 28 Gladiators and Hurricanes encountered roughly 50 Italian aircraft, resulting in the downing or severe damaging of at least 27 enemy aircraft.[2] A single Gladiator, piloted by ace pilot Marmaduke "Pat" Pattle, downed five aircraft during that that single skirmish.[2]