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FAA Museum - Grumman Martlet Restoration
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 5:57 pm
by Cessna954
It's good to see the Martlet back on display at Yeovilton after so long in the restoration shop.
First off a reference shot from 2005 when first in the restoration shop.
November 2012
September 2013 - displaying colours revealed during its restoration and conservation
I know that it's not everybody's cup of tea but I like the way the FAAM conserve as well as restore.
Neil
Re: FAA Museum - Grumman Martlet Restoration
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 6:24 pm
by Seahawk 11
I have got the very same photos !!! I went there to see it last Saturday, they have done a great job on it, not sure if I like the colours or not, I think it looked better in blue. Also did you notice that they have changed the Gannet on the carrier deck ? The AEW3 XL503 has been swopped for COD4 XA466/777LM, good to see that one again out and about from Cobham Hall,
Cheers,
Rob
Re: FAA Museum - Grumman Martlet Restoration
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:04 pm
by HaveQuick2
New scheme is good, different from the more normally seen dark blue.
Re: FAA Museum - Grumman Martlet Restoration
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:08 pm
by Davef68
How can people not like the new scheme? It's the authentic Martlet I scheme, unlike the 60s applied dark blue?
Just a pity the original fuselage finish wasn't suitable/available (I've heard different stories) for them not to have to repaint it.
Hellcat next please!
Re: FAA Museum - Grumman Martlet Restoration
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:19 pm
by Cessna954
If it's authentic, which I understand it is, then there can be no complaints. I applaud the FAAM's approach to conservation as they've done on the Corsair and Martlet but I know from my time as a Director and Trustee of an aircraft museum you can't please all the people.
Neil