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F6F Hellcat - Grumman's Ace Maker in World War II

By: Schiffer Publishing

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Aviation - WWII (Schiffer Publishing)

MSRP $19.99


Product Info

Title
F6F Hellcat - Grumman's Ace Maker in World War II
Category
Author
David Doyle
Publish Year
2019
Pages
112
Dimensions
9.25x9.25x.75"
NKG Part #
2147936906
Type
Hardcover

Description

The Grumman F6F Hellcat formed the backbone of America's carrier-based fighter force as the Allies pressed the war toward Japan. Powered by a massive and reliable Pratt & Whitney radial engine, the Hellcat racked up an incredible 19:1 kill ratio against its foes in WWII, and 305 aviators earned ace status while flying the Hellcat. Such famed US naval aces as David McCampbell, Cecil Harris, Eugene Valencia, and Alex Vraciu all flew the Hellcat. In addition to its wing-mounted .50-caliber machine guns, the F6F was equipped to carry bombs as well, allowing pilots to deliver up to 2,000 pounds of bombs on targets. By the time that Hellcat production ended in November 1945, 12,275 examples had rolled off Grumman's Bethpage, Long Island, assembly line. Through carefully researched photos, many never before published, the history and details of this iconic aircraft are revealed. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

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