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Hi everyone, this is the first GB I've taken part in and I'm aiming to complete a Tamiya Corsair F4U-1D as a Fleet Air Arm Corsair MkIV, as flown by Henry Adlam. Apart from the fact we share the same surname I have also read his books so I thought this would make a fine choice. So first up here is the kit and some references: I first read Henry's first book 'On and Off the Flight Deck' a couple of years ago on the Kindle and it is a really insightful book into carrier flying during WW2. Henry flies wildcats, hellcats and corsairs among other aircraft and also carrying out a tour as a batsman. He took part in the raid on Pangkalan Brandan as a member of 1839 Sqn, flying hellcats. The book shown above is 'The Disastrous Fall and Triumphant Rise of the Fleet Air Arm' which is also another interesting read. Towards the end of the war Henry served as Batsman on HMS Colossus with 1846 Sqn and also became a Sqn pilot on the corsairs. He sailed down to Ceylon, Australia and South Africa before coming back home with the Sqn and flew into Lee-on-the-Solent (HMS Daedalus) with a decommissioning pennant on his corsair! Now there are many photos of 1846 Sqn corsairs but in his book, Henry is shown with his beloved '122' in the cockpit. Iang has informed me 1846 had 2 aircraft coded '122', either KD412 or KD780. I think I have found the correct one; KD780. The giveaway I believe, is that there are no canopy frames show in Henry's photo, whereas according to Dana Bells reference, KD412 was fitted with them and were not done away with until after KD662. As luck would have it KD780 has a lovely photo taken of it, with maybe Henry in the cockpit? So the kit will be completed with some extras and additions: Eduard Seatbelts Fuse wire ignition harness Resin wheels (with diamond tread) CO vents added Xtradecals Thanks for looking! Nick- 71 replies
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