Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat Fighter Aircraft "Ens. Gordon Arthur Stanley VF-27 USS Princeton" (1944) United States Navy "Air Power Series" die cast model by Hobby Master.
Brand new box.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Includes pilot figure.
Has opening canopy.
Includes display stand.
Officially licensed product.
Detachable ordnance loads.
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Dimensions approximately Length- 5.25 Wingspan- 7.25 inches.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.
It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.
\nHISTORY ASPECTS:During World War II the F6F-3 Hellcat played a crucial role in the Pacific theater earning a reputation as one of the most formidable carrier-based fighters of the war. In October 1944 Ensign Gordon Arthur Stanley of VF-27 embarked on a mission aboard the USS Princeton a vital aircraft carrier supporting operations in the Pacific. Tasked with providing air cover and escort for bomber raids against Japanese targets Ensign Stanley and his fellow Hellcat pilots faced fierce opposition from enemy aircraft and anti-aircraft fire.Despite the intense combat environment Ensign Stanley demonstrated exceptional skill and courage in the cockpit of his F6F-3 Hellcat. Engaging enemy fighters and strafing ground targets with deadly accuracy he played a pivotal role in securing air superiority over the target area and protecting friendly forces on the ground. The USS Princeton and its complement of Hellcats contributed significantly to the success of the Allied campaign in the Pacific helping to turn