In 1936 the US Navy evaluated a number of designs which were competing to be the Navy's new carrier-based fighter. Grumman built a design which, after several re-designations and airframe modifications, won the contract and eventually became the F4F Wildcat. The prototype, the XF4F-2, first flew on 2 September 1937. The prototype of an improved version, the XF4F-3, was renamed the F4F and was ordered by the Navy in August of 1939. The first five aircraft off the assembly line were sent to Canada, with the next 90 (designated "Martlet Mk I" going to the 804 Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm where, in December 1940, two Martlets made history by becoming the first American-made aircraft to down a German plane in WWII. The first US Navy F4F-3 was flown on 20 August 1940, powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1830 engine with 1,200 horsepower. The subsequent F4F-4, incorporating several improvements including folding wings, six guns and self-sealing fuel tanks, was delivered in November 1941. It was then that the name "Wildcat" was first given to the F4F. As war raged around the world, the Wildcat's reputation and utilization grew immensely. It flew with the US Navy and US Marines in all of the major Pacific battles, and in North Africa with the Navy. In mid 1942, Grumman realized that it needed to concentrate on the production of its new F6F Hellcat fighter, and so it contracted with the General Motors Company to build the Wildcat under the designation FM-1. The first FM-1 flew on 31 August 1942, and over 1,150 of them were produced, hundreds of which went to the Fleet Air Arm as the "Martlet Mk V." General Motors next developed an improved version, called the FM-2 ("Wildcat Mk VI" in the Fleet Air Arm), which was powered by a Wright R-1820 engine with 1,350 horsepower. It featured a taller vertical tail than the FM-1. Over 4,700 FM-2s were built before the Wildcat was eclipsed by the more capable fighters which appeared later in the war.

Textured Bird Transmission - A Martlet Never Lands

Grumman Martlet taxiing back after landing.

(safe navy link) http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1264614-10375270 High Aces 2. High Aces 2 is a world war 2 combat game for free centered around the World War II air war (fighter F4F Wildcat). Fly the F4F Wildcat for free. No credit card required. Engage in air, land, or sea combat. Pilot the F4F Wildcat in historical fighter scenarios. Play free for 2 weeks. World War 2 for Free. The F4F Wildcat fighter. Naval fighter aircraft have special requirements, which is why land-based aircraft were only rarely used in this role. In particular, they need a very strong undercarriage to survive heavy deck landings, their wings need to fold so they can be stored more efficiently in cramped spaces, and they need good low-speed handling to simplify takeoffs and landings. The F4F Wildcat was America's best carrier based fighter at the start of the war, and was also flown by the British, who called it the Martlet. A British Martlet was the first American-made aircraft to shoot down a German aircraft, in December of 1940. The Wildcat was eventually superseded by the F6F Hellcat, but there are still 19 Wildcats flying today. High Aces 2 features accurate flight combatgame modeling of over 80 aircraft (navy, etc), vehicles, and boats from around the world. Fight with the fighter F4F Wildcat against hundreds of real combat game (conbat game) players from around the world. Start or join a world war 2 fighter F4F Wildcat squadron for even more combat game fun. Participate in special fighter combat game events recreating F4F Wildcat scenarios from World War II. Play High Aces 2 for free. No Credit Card Required!

Martlet Lacrosse team building activity.

MKC education

Rick Mercer visits UVic to do a story about the Rock The Vote campaign. He even manages to get Gordon Campbell to talk to a student. Kudos to the Martlet for linking to this video!

The good guy ending to Steambot Chronicles first part.

2007 Men's 800-meter Canadian Junior Track and Field Championships, held in Abbotsford on July 29, 2007. UVic's Darren Mazzei (red shorts, blue and white singlet) wins his second consecutive 800-meter Gold. Video courtesy of www.calgarywarriortrack.com.

A traditional folksong from Northumberland about love, deceit and loss. It is a primaeval tune with such a wonderful resonance, depth and quirkiness. The most significant point is that a Woodcock does not crow and a Martlet can be a flightless bird that signifies the birth of a fourth son. It is a false promise of returning given in the last verse as neither bird can complete the allocated task. I worked alongside my very good and talented friend Mick Roberts on producing a whole range of sounds based on his skills as an arranger, pianist and keyboard player coupled to his considerable abilities on the MIDI EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument). We received great reviews and had a great reception wherever we played. This song was recorded live in South Shields at the sadly missed Turks Head pub in 2000. The two middle tunes on octave mandolla are mine; Gillan's Fancy & Give a jig a bad name. It is my wife Anne's favourite song. The footage is from South Shields and shows the Lawe Top North Marine Park and Cleadon Hills.

I put a new twist on the ad since Apple introduced the new 32gb iPod touch, adding Soulja Boy's Super man dance. P.S. If you want to comment with constructive criticisms go for it, but if you're just going to talk trash then I'll simply block & delete you, so don't bother.

everyone dancing to the macerena in sports day 2008

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Aqui en las conferencias sobre Derecho COnstitucional, cecy, Pepe y Roberto en la entrevista a Manuel Martlet Díaz exgobernador de Puebla Mexico

Fear the Martlet Baby!

Emma Brown & Jennifer Boyes competing in the 2006 Sussex Closed Championships at K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley. This is their set routine

Here is video footage of a concert we played at the Martlets Hall. We were supporting The Swinging Blue Jeans. It is mixed with our studio version of Dear Prudence.

The choir from Wycombe High School, Buckinghamshire, UK singing "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel" in the Peterskirche, Leipzig during the 2008 International Choral Festival. Musical Director Sheila Cornall

Emma Brown & Jennifer Boyes competing in the Sussex Closed Trampoline contest held at K2 in Crawley. This is their Vol. routine which earnt them first place in the competition.

Liam, Beth from TeenBloggers, along with Jo Lynsey and Laura, met the one and only Daivd Dickinson!

by TheFlying Martlets

Slightly long blog - I must be getting used to the cameras!

18 pump fire that destroyed a nightclub and severely damages surounding buildings in the Martlets shopping centre, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, in July 2008. Attended by west sussex fire and rescue service and east sussex fire and rescue service.

This version was taped during our sound check at the Martlets Hall.

Another classic track captured at Martlets Hall.