Thus the English "martlet" is not the same heraldic creature as the French ""merlette"". They were taken over by the FAA as Martlet Mk III(B). Four of her Grumman Martlet (Wildcat) fighters landed at Blida airfield to accept its surrender. These aircraft received the designation of Martlet IV. All three were shot down for the loss of one Martlet. These figures exclude formations in Operation Martlet and attacks in support of Epsom. The majority of the Martlet Mk IIs were sent to the Far East. The Fleet Air Arm purchased 312 FM-1s, originally with the designation of Martlet V. "Audacity" had only four Martlet aircraft serviceable. These machines were named Martlet Mk IV. In 1940, Belgium also placed an order for at least 10 Martlet Mk 1s. The missile is known as Martlet in British service. The first Martlet with folding wings was not delivered until August 1941. These aircraft would enter service towards the end of 1940 as the "Martlet". The F4F-3A would enter service as the Martlet III(B).