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Grumman Hellcat Mk. I, Lt. Colin J Campbell, JV104, 885 Squadron, HMS Ruler, June 1945 Diecast
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Item Number:
15985
Scale
:
1/72
Price:
$39.99
each
Availability:
In Stock
Description:
Under the Lend-Lease Act the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm received 252 Hellcat I’s that were the equivalent of the F6F-3. The FAA's Hellcat's operated in the North Atlantic, the Mediterranean, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific aboard both Assault Carriers and Fleet Carriers. Newly equipped with Hellcat I’s and II’s the 885 Squadron was assigned to HMS Ruler in December 1944. Their task was to join the British Pacific Fleet and provide fighter cover. In June 1945 the 885 disembarked at US Navy base on Ponam, Papua New Guinea. The aircraft were refitted to carry rockets but before they could use them VJ-Day took place and the 885 Squadron was disbanded in September 1945.
Additional Info:
Pre-painted diecast with pad applied markings. Fully assembled. Comes with a pilot figure. Display stand included. Option to display model with wheels up or down. Movable propeller. Minimum use of plastic.
Purchase Quantity:
* =All Prices are in Canadian Dollars
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