A Martlet by any other name... by neiwil
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The Fighter Collection’s (“TFC”) Grumman FM2 Wildcat, G-RUMW.
TFC’s Wildcat, the sole airworthy example in Europe, had its first flight in almost five years, on Monday June 17th, at the controls, TFC Chief Pilot Pete Kynsey.
This particular aircraft was manufactured in 1944 and passed through various collectors’ hands until it was restored to flying condition by Fighter Rebuilders in the USA over a period of several years, making its first flight in January 1993 before moving to IWM Duxford, UK, where it has been operated by TFC. The Wildcat is one of three TFC ‘Cats’, the others being the Bearcat and the currently grounded Hellcat. The Wildcat is seen here at Duxford Flying Legends 2013.... I really like this but I have to say "nowhere near my best aerial shot this year". I think Rob is finally starting to rub off on me :-)
Tomorrow, a flying boat for a good friend.
Comments (12)
Nice looking aircraft dude.
Wow.. excellent shot Sir!! I feel I can reach in and touch it! If you rate this as nowhere near your best aerial shot.. then that I HAVE to see, as this is spectacular
No one is going to be complaining about this shot!
you captured the essence any way
I can't see the strings holding it up, so you must have done something right! ;-) Excellent work!
Love it! Looks like you're flying formation with the 'cat. And a treat to see one in FAA markings and invasion stripes! More please!
She's a pretty little thing is'nt she
Flying boat... did you say Flying boat...!!!. Wildcats are always good to see though...
Yeah Martlet is a much better name... err maybe not :) Well done, TFC for keeping this one flying. A stunner of an image mate :)
Top capture Neil, very well done! I have not even looked through mine yet.. Am doing that today.. But you got a good one here, top work! Rob
An excellent shot!
marvellous image