GRUMMAN HELLCAT AND GRUMMAN MARTLET [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: GRUMMAN HELLCAT AND GRUMMAN MARTLET [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: ARY 7-21
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  • Summary: Aircraft recognition study of the Grumman Hellcat and Grumman Martlet naval fighters.
  • Description: Both the Hellcat Mk I and the Martlet (US Wildcat) are seen static and flying.
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1939-1945
  • Production Date: 1943-06-25
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: RAF Film Production Unit (Production company)
  • Personalities, Units and Organisations: Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm & Sqdn 787 (regiment/service)
  • Keywords: aircraft, United States naval - combat: Grumman F6F Hellcat & [British] (object name) aircraft, United States naval - combat: Grumman F4F Wildcat & [British] (object name)
  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Silent
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 561 ft; Running time: 6 mins
  • HD Media:Yes
  • Notes: Summary: Both aircraft are in British markings. The Hellcat at least is from 787 Squadron, FAA, the Royal Navy Air Fighting Development Unit based at Wittering.
  • Link to IWM Collections page:

    ARY 7-21

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