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Grumman Martlet (Wildcat) Mk. II of No. 888 AJ148 from HMS Formidable on an airfield at Oran Algeria in Dec 42

Grumman Wildcat in British Service

Grumman Wildcat in British Service

Initially operated under the nae Martlet, the Fleet Air Arm would eventually receive nearly 1200 Grumman Wildcat fighters. The Martlet name was replaced by January 1944 with Wildcat, in common with the US Navy and Marine Corps. Wildcats were operated from shore bases as well as aircraft carriers, and the types first victory in FAA hands was on 25 December 1940 when a land-based Martlet destroyed a Junkers Ju 88 bomber over the Scapa Flow.

HMS Atheling

Grumman Wildcat JV508 of 890 Squadron goes into the barrier, 15 May 1944 on HMS Atheling
Grumman Wildcat JV508 of 890 Squadron goes into the barrier, 15 May 1944 on HMS Atheling

HMS Begum

Grumman Wildcat of 832NAS landing on HMS Begum
Grumman Wildcat of 832NAS landing on HMS Begum
One of 832 squadron's Wildcat fighters bounces on landing and probably suffered damage to its propeller
One of 832 squadron’s Wildcat fighters bounces on landing and probably suffered damage to its propeller
HMS Begum serving with the Eastern Fleet in 1944. Avengers and Wildcats of 832 Squadron are on deck
HMS Begum serving with the Eastern Fleet in 1944. Avengers and Wildcats of 832 Squadron are on deck
HMS Begum serving with the Eastern Fleet in 1944. Avengers and Wildcats of 832 Squadron are on deck

HMS Campania

A Grumman Wildcat on HMS Campania During an Arctic Convoy
A Grumman Wildcat on HMS Campania During an Arctic Convoy
HMS Campania During an Arctic Convoy 1945
HMS Campania During an Arctic Convoy 1945

HMS Empress

Grumman Wildcat being winched aboard HMS Empress at Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Grumman Wildcat being winched aboard HMS Empress at Norfolk, Virginia, USA

HMS Fencer

HMS Fencer deck crew sit below a Wildcat while the pilot gains cover beneath a sunshade 30 Jun 44
HMS Fencer deck crew sit below a Wildcat while the pilot gains cover beneath a sunshade 30 Jun 44
Divine service on the flight deck of the escort carrier HMS Fencer. providing a strange background to the scene, a Wildcat fighter with pilot in the cockpit ready to go into action
Divine service on the flight deck of the escort carrier HMS Fencer. providing a strange background to the scene, a Wildcat fighter with pilot in the cockpit ready to go into action
A Wildcat being catapulted from HMS Fencer with HMS Trumpeter in the background. October 1944
A Wildcat being catapulted from HMS Fencer with HMS Trumpeter in the background. October 1944
Grumman Wildcat accident on HMS Fencer
Grumman Wildcat accident on HMS Fencer

HMS Formidable

The flight deck party folding the wings of a Martlet (Wildcat) which has just landed on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
The flight deck party folding the wings of a Martlet (Wildcat) which has just landed on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet fighters on the flight deck of HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet fighters on the flight deck of HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet fighters on the flight deck of HMS Formidable
Martlet fighters on the flight deck of HMS Formidable
Martlet fighter warming up on the flight deck of HMS Formidable
Martlet fighter warming up on the flight deck of HMS Formidable
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942. The crew are watching HMS Rodney firing.
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942. The crew are watching HMS Rodney firing.
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet (Wildcat) fighter on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
A Grumman Martlet of No 888 Squadron taking off from HMS Formidable in the Mediterranean.
A Grumman Martlet of No 888 Squadron taking off from HMS Formidable in the Mediterranean. A 14217 Part of ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION Roper, F G (Lt) Royal Navy official photographer
Grumman Wildcats of No 888 Squadron on HMS Formidable
Grumman Wildcats of No 888 Squadron on HMS Formidable
Martlet (Wildcat) fighters on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Martlet (Wildcat) fighters on HMS Formidable Sep 1942
Grumman Martlet (Wildcat) Mk. II of No. 888 AJ148 from HMS Formidable on an airfield at Oran Algeria in Dec 42
Grumman Martlet (Wildcat) Mk. II of No. 888 AJ148 from HMS Formidable on an airfield at Oran Algeria in Dec 42

HMS Illustrious

Grumman Martlet aboard HMS Illustrious
Grumman Martlet aboard HMS Illustrious
Martlet IV's Fairey Barracudas and Supermarine Seafires on the flight deck of HMS Illustrious in the North Sea July 1943
Martlet IV’s Fairey Barracudas and Supermarine Seafires on the flight deck of HMS Illustrious in the North Sea July 1943

HMS Indomitable

Grumman Wildcat of 806 NAS, landing on HMS Indomitable (92) during the convoy battles to supply Malta in August 1942.
Grumman Wildcat of 806 NAS, landing on HMS Indomitable (92) during the convoy battles to supply Malta in August 1942.

HMS Puncher

A Wildcat from HMS Puncher damages it's landing gear as it lands on the pitching deck of the carrier in rough weather
A Wildcat from HMS Puncher damages it’s landing gear as it lands on the pitching deck of the carrier in rough weather

HMS Pursuer

Grumman Wildcats taking off from HMS Pursuer during the invasion of Southern France 7 August 1944
Grumman Wildcats taking off from HMS Pursuer during the invasion of Southern France August 1944
Grumman Wildcat fighters on the deck of HMS Pursuer off the northern coast of Norway April 1944
Grumman Wildcat fighters on the deck of HMS Pursuer off the northern coast of Norway April 1944
Grumman Wildcat fighters on the deck of HMS Pursuer off the northern coast of Norway April 1944
Grumman Wildcat fighters on the deck of HMS Pursuer off the northern coast of Norway April 1944
Grumman Wildcat being moved out of the way after becoming unserviceable on HMS Pursuer during the invasion of Southern France 7 August 1944
Grumman Wildcat being moved out of the way after becoming unserviceable on HMS Pursuer during the invasion of Southern France August 1944
Grumman Wildcat on HMS Pursuer of 881 Sqn having a 250 lb bomb fitted for the invasion of Southern France 15 August 1944
Grumman Wildcat on HMS Pursuer of 881 Sqn having a 250 lb bomb fitted for the invasion of Southern France 15 August 1944
Grumman Wildcat being readied on HMS Pursuer during the invasion of Southern France 14/15 August 1944
Grumman Wildcat being readied on HMS Pursuer during the invasion of Southern France 14/15 August 1944
Grumman Wildcat being readied on HMS Pursuer during the invasion of Southern France 14/15 August 1944
Grumman Wildcat being readied on HMS Pursuer during the invasion of Southern France 14/15 August 1944
Wildcat on HMS Pursuer
Wildcat on HMS Pursuer
A Fleet Air Arm Grumman Wildcat Mk.V of No.896 Squadron based aboard the escort carrier HMS Pursuer (D73)
A Fleet Air Arm Grumman Wildcat Mk.V of No.896 Squadron based aboard the escort carrier HMS Pursuer (D73)
A Wildcat fighter coming in to land on HMS Pursuer
A Wildcat fighter coming in to land on HMS Pursuer

HMS Searcher

Hellcats of 800 Squadron (HMS Emperor) and Wildcat V's of 882 Squadron (HMS Searcher) overfly the escort carrier HMS Pursuer
Hellcats of 800 Squadron (HMS Emperor) and Wildcat V’s of 882 Squadron (HMS Searcher) overfly the escort carrier HMS Pursuer
HMS Searcher's Fighter Pilots of 822 Sqn July 1944
HMS Searcher’s Fighter Pilots of 822 Sqn July 1944
Wildcats Onboard HMS Searcher
Wildcats Onboard HMS Searcher
Wildcat Landing on HMS Searcher
Wildcat Landing on HMS Searcher
Wildcats Onboard HMS Searcher
Wildcats Onboard HMS Searcher
Hellcats Onboard HMS Searcher
Wildcats Onboard HMS Searcher

HMS Tracker

Grumman Avenger and Wildcat Aircraft 11 Jul 1944
Grumman Avenger and Wildcat Aircraft 11 Jul 1944
Wildcat Mk. VIs of a fighter flight attached to 853 Sqn aboard HMS Tracker, in May 1944
Wildcat Mk. VIs of a fighter flight attached to 853 Sqn aboard HMS Tracker, in May 1944

HMS Trumpeter

Grumman Wildcat fighters on HMS Trumpeter prior to a strike on enemy shipping 9 Dec 1944
Grumman Wildcat fighters on HMS Trumpeter prior to a strike on enemy shipping 9 Dec 1944 Implacable in the background
Grumman Wildcat taking off HMS Trumpeter for a strike on enemy shipping 9 Dec 1944
Grumman Wildcat taking off HMS Trumpeter for a strike on enemy shipping 9 Dec 1944
Grumman Wildcat pilots who took part in the strike on enemy shipping 9 Dec 1944 HMS Trumpeter
Grumman Wildcat pilots who took part in the strike on enemy shipping 9 Dec 1944 HMS Trumpeter
Grumman Wildcat damage from a strike on enemy shipping 9 Dec 1944 HMS Trumpeter
Grumman Wildcat damage from a strike on enemy shipping 9 Dec 1944 HMS Trumpeter
Grumman Wildcat fighters on HMS Trumpeter during a convoy to Russia 1945
Grumman Wildcat fighters on HMS Trumpeter during a convoy to Russia 1945
Vought Corsairs flying over HMS Trumpeter with Wildcats of 846 Squadron parked on deck
Vought Corsairs flying over HMS Trumpeter with Wildcats of 846 Squadron parked on deck

Land Based Grumman Wildcats

Grumman Martlet Mk.I NXG2
Grumman Martlet Mk.I NXG2
FAA Grumman Wildcat in North Africa
FAA Grumman Wildcat in North Africa
Grumman Martlet Mk.I NXG7
Grumman Martlet Mk.I NXG7
Grumman Martlet Mk.I AX733
Grumman Martlet Mk.I AX733
Grumman Martlet Mk.II AM958
Grumman Martlet Mk.II AM958
Grumman Wildcat Mk.II (F4F-3) AM965 and AM964
Grumman Wildcat Mk.II (F4F-3) AM965 and AM964
Grumman Wildcat Mk.II (F4F-3) AM970
Grumman Wildcat Mk.II (F4F-3) AM970
Grumman Wildcat Mk.II (F4F-3) AM966
Grumman Wildcat Mk.II (F4F-3) AM966
Grumman Martlet III 3876
Grumman Martlet III 3876
Grumman Martlet fighter used by the British Fleet Air Arm on the ground at Lee-on-Solent Fleet Air Arm Station
Grumman Martlet fighter used by the British Fleet Air Arm on the ground at Lee-on-Solent Fleet Air Arm Station
Grumman Wildcat Mk.IV at a storage unit
Grumman Wildcat Mk.IV at a storage unit
Grumman Martlets in SEAC camouflage Burma
Grumman Martlets in SEAC camouflage Burma
Grumman Martlet on an Eastern Fleet Aerodrome
Grumman Martlet on an Eastern Fleet Aerodrome