TBF-1C 846-910
TARPON
Tarpon Mk 1
FN910 White 4F of No 848 Sqn, Macrihanish, Scotland, December 1943
Amongst the second batch of Tarpon 1s delivered to the British in the autumn or 1943, this aircraft was issued to No 846 Sqn after the unit had flown off HMS Ravager and taken up residence in Scotland. It was heavily used during the subsequent work up period, being photographed in color by the legendary Charles E Brown whilst participating in a press day that served to introduce the new type to the British public - No 848 Sqn was the first unit to operate the Tarpon Mk 1 in British home waters
TARPON
Tarpon Mk 1
FN910 White 4F of No 848 Sqn, Macrihanish, Scotland, December 1943
Amongst the second batch of Tarpon 1s delivered to the British in the autumn or 1943, this aircraft was issued to No 846 Sqn after the unit had flown off HMS Ravager and taken up residence in Scotland. It was heavily used during the subsequent work up period, being photographed in color by the legendary Charles E Brown whilst participating in a press day that served to introduce the new type to the British public - No 848 Sqn was the first unit to operate the Tarpon Mk 1 in British home waters
