Hobby Master HA1118 1:72 F6F-5 Hellcat White 5, Lt. Oscar Chenoweth, VF-38, Segi Point airstrip, New Georgia Island, Sept 1943
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F6F-5 Hellcat White 5, Lt. Oscar Chenoweth, VF-38, Segi Point airstrip, New Georgia Island, Sept 1943
On April 4, 1944 the new F6F-5 took to the air. It was a much improved version of the
F4F Wildcat. The designers gave the new plane a redesigned engine cowl for the
engine that was now water-injected. The injection increased take off performance by
10% and increased the armament capabilities. Production of the F6F-5 lasted until
November 1945 when Grumman had rolled out more than 900 "5"s. The UK received
some of these aircraft under the Lend-Lease Act and they were designated Hellcat Mk.
II. This plane was so lethal that it earned the nickname "Ace Maker" because of the
large number of pilots that earned their 5 + victories while flying it.
Die-cast metal.
Superb detailing in 1/72 scale.
Pre-painted with pad applied markings.
Comes with pilot figure.
Fully assembled.
Display stand included.
Option to display model with wheels up or down.
Minimum use of plastic.
Very collectable.