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Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat Robert E. Galer VMF-224 1942 Guadalcanal Hobby Master HA8905 scale 1:48
F4F-3 Wildcat Lt. Edward H Butch O’Hare VF-3 USS Lexington Hobby Master HA8904 scale 1:48
Medal of Honor recipient.
Hobby Master 1:48 detailed metallic model.
Medal of Honor recipient.
Hobby Master 1:48 detailed metallic model.
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Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat Major Robert E. Galer VMF-224 1942 Guadalcanal Hobby Master HA8905 scale 1:48
Medal of Honor recipient.
Hobby Master 1:48 detailed metallic model.
1:48 Scale
All metal, pre-assembled and painted with landing gears and display stand.
Early in the Pacific War in WWII the Grumman F4F Wildcat was the best fighter aircraft the U.S. had but was out performed by the Japanese Zero. The Wildcat’s folding wings allowed for a greater number of aircraft that could be carried but added extra weight and reduced the aircraft performance. New features such as self-sealing fuel tanks, heavy armor made up for the Wildcat’s lesser performance. By the end of WWII the F4F had flown approximately 15,500 sorties with a kill ratio of 6.9 victories to 1.
In March 1941 Robert Galer was appointed Captain and in 1942 became the CO of VMF-224 “Fighting Bengals” and became a Major. Between August 30 and November 2, 1942 VMF-224 shot down 60 enemy aircraft with Galer credited with 11 of these during a 29 day period flying the F4F-3. After WWII Galer served in Korea; ending his flying career with 14 victories. Robert Galer retired as a Brigadier General who had received the Medal of Honor, the British DFC and Purple Heart plus numerous others.
Specifications For The Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat British Name – Martlet
Number Of All Wildcat Variants Produced – 7,860
Role - American Carrier-based Fighter
Crew – 1
Medal of Honor recipient.
Hobby Master 1:48 detailed metallic model.
1:48 Scale
All metal, pre-assembled and painted with landing gears and display stand.
Early in the Pacific War in WWII the Grumman F4F Wildcat was the best fighter aircraft the U.S. had but was out performed by the Japanese Zero. The Wildcat’s folding wings allowed for a greater number of aircraft that could be carried but added extra weight and reduced the aircraft performance. New features such as self-sealing fuel tanks, heavy armor made up for the Wildcat’s lesser performance. By the end of WWII the F4F had flown approximately 15,500 sorties with a kill ratio of 6.9 victories to 1.
In March 1941 Robert Galer was appointed Captain and in 1942 became the CO of VMF-224 “Fighting Bengals” and became a Major. Between August 30 and November 2, 1942 VMF-224 shot down 60 enemy aircraft with Galer credited with 11 of these during a 29 day period flying the F4F-3. After WWII Galer served in Korea; ending his flying career with 14 victories. Robert Galer retired as a Brigadier General who had received the Medal of Honor, the British DFC and Purple Heart plus numerous others.
Specifications For The Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat British Name – Martlet
Number Of All Wildcat Variants Produced – 7,860
Role - American Carrier-based Fighter
Crew – 1
Additional Info
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Stock#HA8905
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:48
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MaterialDie-cast Metal
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraWorld War II
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AircraftF4F-4
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PropulsionPropeller-Driven
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RoleFighter-Bomber
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.
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