"Graham" wrote in message
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Wasn't the Hellcat known as the Martlet or some such when used by the
poms? I think the FAA (Fleet Air Arm of the RN) called them that. Dunno
if the RAF operated them.

As this pic is of a model in British markings, should we not refer to it
as a Martlett then?


The Grumman Wildcat was known as the Martlet in FAA service. The British
originally named their Hellcats "Gannet", until deciding separate names for
American aircraft was not worth the bother.