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Fleet Air Arm - Grumman Martlet II - AM958
A Grumman Martlet II of the Fleet Air Arm. Ordered by the British Purchasing Commission as Grumman G-36Bs, the Martlet II was powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-1830-S3C4-G engine and had the Grumman Sto-Wing folding wings fitted (unlike the US Navy F4F-3 equivalents, which had fixed wings), to allow them to fit on narrow elevators on British carriers. From a negative of a reference photograph Date: 1943
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1943 Carriers Commission Elevators Fitted Fixed Folding From Grumman Martlet Narrow Negative Ordered Powered Pratt Purchasing Reference Unlike Whitney Wings
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In this evocative photograph, a Grumman Martlet II fighter aircraft of the British Fleet Air Arm takes to the sky. Ordered by the British Purchasing Commission as Grumman G-36Bs, this iconic plane was a key component of the Royal Navy's air power during World War II. Powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-1830-S3C4-G engine, the Martlet II was uniquely fitted with Grumman's Sto-Wing folding wings. This innovative design allowed the planes to fit on the narrow elevators of British aircraft carriers, in contrast to the US Navy's F4F-3 equivalents, which featured fixed wings. The year is 1943, and the Martlet II, with its distinctive curved wings and streamlined fuselage, is poised for takeoff. The image captures the raw power and determination of the pilots who flew these planes in defense of their country. The Grumman Martlet II was a vital part of the Royal Navy's aviation arsenal, providing essential air cover for naval operations and protecting Britain's shores from aerial threats. This photograph is a testament to the courage and skill of the men who flew these planes and the innovative engineering that made their missions possible. From the negative of a reference photograph, this image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of war and heroism. The Grumman Martlet II remains an important part of aviation history, a symbol of the ingenuity and determination that characterized the Allied forces during World War II.
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