Norwich/Keith, I am fairly sure that your photo shows a Corsair IV of 1851 Naval Air Squadron operating from HMS Venerable in Far Eastern waters during mid-/late-45. Then, the squadron was part of the 15th Carrier Air Group. My copy of "The Squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm" shows this unit's aircraft wearing the 'R6' codes at that time. The 'P' would be the individual aircraft code.
The unit arrived in the Far East just as the war ended and it did not take part in any action. However, it seems it did have a detachment ashore during the re-occupation of Hong Kong.
Just a note on Far East Fleet markings. They did change and there were both small and large roundels. Don't have that reference to hand at the moment.
Hope that helps.
Last edited by lauriebe; 5th Sep 2009 at 09:54.