This is a repaint of the FDGv2 Donationware F4F-3 Wildcat found here:http://www.donationware.net Martlet 1 AL254/R, flown by Sub-Lt Eric Brown, No 802 Sqn, FAA, HMS Audacity, 8 November 1941 Eric Brown, later famous as a test pilot (flying an unparalleled number of different types, including most captured enemy aircraft) and as the leading carrier aviator (with 2400 carrier landings) in the Fleet Air Arm, first encountered Grumman's latest fighter when Martlet Is were 'acquired' by No 802 Sqn at Donibristle in early 1941. He scored a victory in the type on 8 November that same year,claiming the destruction of a KG 40 Fw 200. The Martlet I was an unusual aircraft, intended for French Aeronavale service, but with no provision for carrier operation, and with metric instruments. It also had a 'pull to accelerate/push to decelerate' throttle, which was soon modified by the British to operate in the 'right' sense. The aircraft were diverted to the RN after the fall of France, and were fitted with four wing-mounted 0.50 cal guns in place of the 7.62 mm Darne weapons originally specified. They were powered by a Wright R-1820-G205A Cyclone engine, driving a Hamilton Standard propeller, because the F4F-3's Pratt & Whitney R-1830 was not then cleared for export. Thanks to the crew at FDGv2 for providing us this great plane!! Please take the time to read the original read me, that I have included.
By RobH
Submitted by RobH
By RobH
Submitted by RobH
