USN "MINSI II" F6F-5 GRUMMAN HELLCAT

NEW Mold! 2ND F6F-5 Hellcat by Dragon Models!

This pre-assembled model features an F6F "Minsi II" aboard the USS Essex in 1944 and flown by Cdr. David McCampbell. He scored 34 aerial victories in an F6F, plus a further 20 kills on the ground.

New from Dragon Wings! A very impressive 1:72 scale model with incredible detail and functionality! This is the statement of introduction by Dragon Models: 
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Note:    F6F-5 Hellcat "Minsi II", Commander Air Group 15, U.S.S. Essex 1944
Scale:  1:72

Item Number:   DRW50238                                                                                                                                        Price: $25.95

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Main Features:
- New aircraft type! NEW
- 1/72 Authentic Scale
- High Quality Diecast Metal
- Historically Accurate
- Removable Weapons
- Detailed Cockpit
- Pre-assembled
- Display In Flight or In Landing Mode
- Approximate dimensions: 5.6"L x 7.14"W x 2.18"H

About the F6F:
The Grumman F6F Hellcat started development as an improved F4F Wildcat, but turned into a completely new design sharing a family resemblance to the Wildcat but with no shared parts. The Hellcat and the Vought F4U Corsair were the primary United States Navy carrier fighters in the second half of World War II. The Hellcat was withdrawn from service shortly after the war's end.

This Grumman-manufactured aircraft had the highest kill-to-loss ratio (the ratio was 19:1) of any fighter in service with the American Army, Navy, Marines or Air Force! In fact, this efficient fighter was credited with nearly 75% of all naval air-to-air combat kills, a truly astounding achievement in only two years of operational use from 1943 onwards. Its success was due in large part to its rugged airframe