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3D printed planes of the US Navy's top scoring fighter of the Second World War and of their night fighter variants. Perfect for the deck of your Tamiya late war USS Saratoga kit.
4,947 of the 6,477 enemy aircraft destroyed by U.S. Navy carrier pilots were claimed by Hellcat pilots and, with the a total kill ratio of 19:1. The first use of Hellcat night fighters from carriers took place during the occupation of the Gilbert Islands in November 1943 when two Hellcats intercepted an enemy bomber formation, disrupting its attack and saving the task group from damage. The definitive Hellcat night fighter variant was the F6F-5N which saw extensive service in the Pacific, notably in the defense of the fleet at Okinawa where they faced determined 'round the clock kamikaze operations.
This set (No F6f5n-700) comes with 4 aircraft and is listed for $18.99 US plus shipping and handling when ordered direct from
This set (No F6f5n-700) comes with 4 aircraft and is listed for $18.99 US plus shipping and handling when ordered direct from
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