Date air scoop mesh came into service?

[Darrin Wright]

Part number 1231 Screen Assembly Camoflage Air Scoop, is listed in both the 31 Aug 43 Carrier MG Spare Parts and the List of Spare Parts.

This screen was only for LP2A, as it has sections removed in the wood to align with the later air scoop and the reinforcing brace/structure on the left inner side of the air scoop. This aligns with the AA mount.

Units may have retrofitted this screen to earlier hulls; however, it requires metal tabs to be welded/fixed to the air scoop to secure it in place and some small holes drilled for the hardware kit.

Looking at my ref pics of hull 259, this is a very early LP2 that is correct. It does have a 'homemade' mesh screen fitted (more for practical reasons I presume).

I take it you now own 259 or are giving it some TLC for RM???