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1944 US NAVY FM-1 WILDCAT, #4 of VC-58

from the USS GUADALCANAL (CVE-60), 1944

On January 13, 1944 this FM-1 (BuNo 46776) barely missed going off the USS Guadalcanal's deck when landing! The FM-1 Wildcat contained the Atlantic anti-submarine camoufalge scheme color of non-specular dark gray on the top of  non-specular insignia white. The aircraft's numbers were painted non-specular Black. (USN/D, Lucabaugh).

Gearbox Collectibles finally delivers their second Wildcat! This model features limited edition production, precision modeling, heavy die-cast metal, custom detail cowling, working propeller, quality tampo graphics, rotating rubber wheels, folding wings, a hidden coin bank and a large display stand!

Item Number: AA11501

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