What was your worst historical-consulting experience, without naming names?
Short answerA recalled film proposal about Victorious under the Robin codename gave the carrier an entirely American crew, and the historians withdrew.
NotesA personal recollection concerns a proposed film about HMS Victorious's service under the Robin codename. The proposal reportedly gave the British carrier an entirely American crew. Two historical consultants quickly decided to withdraw over the change. Other prospective participants are believed to have objected too, leading the funders to abandon the project. The recollection concerns an unnamed, unrealized production, with some uncertainty about its timing and how it finally collapsed.