Corsair II | 47 NFW
HMS Victorious

This Corsair II was the mount of Major "Ronnie'' Cuthbert Hay (Royal Marines). As is a Wing Commander, Hay had the right to use his initials "RH" on the fuselage. On 6 October 1944 Victorious rejoined the British Eastern Fleet (soon to be the British Pacific Fleet) to take part in attacks against Japanese installations in Malaya. During October 17-19, precisely when the images of the FAA Corsairs for this sheet were captured. Major Hay led 1834 and 1836 squadrons in attacks against the Nicobar Islands in support of Operation Millet.