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[[Image: AVION_5_DPP.JPG|thumb|right|350px|Grumman F6F Hellcat used in [[Diên Biên Phú]].]] | [[Image: AVION_5_DPP.JPG|thumb|right|350px|Grumman F6F Hellcat used in [[Diên Biên Phú]].]] | ||
| − | The Grumman F6F Hellcat was a carrier-based fighter aircraft developed to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat in United States Navy | + | The Grumman F6F Hellcat was a carrier-based fighter aircraft developed to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat in United States Navy service. Although the F6F bore a family resemblance to the Wildcat, it was a completely new design.It proved to be the most successful aircraft in naval history, destroying 5,271 aircraft while in service with the U.S. and Royal Navy during World War II.<br> |
Postwar, the Hellcat aircraft was systematically phased out of front line service, but remained in service as late as 1954 as a night fighter in composite squadrons, and in several other countries air forces. | Postwar, the Hellcat aircraft was systematically phased out of front line service, but remained in service as late as 1954 as a night fighter in composite squadrons, and in several other countries air forces. | ||
Revision as of 18:40, 20 February 2011
Grumman F6F Hellcat used in Diên Biên Phú.
The Grumman F6F Hellcat was a carrier-based fighter aircraft developed to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat in United States Navy service. Although the F6F bore a family resemblance to the Wildcat, it was a completely new design.It proved to be the most successful aircraft in naval history, destroying 5,271 aircraft while in service with the U.S. and Royal Navy during World War II.
Postwar, the Hellcat aircraft was systematically phased out of front line service, but remained in service as late as 1954 as a night fighter in composite squadrons, and in several other countries air forces.
This page lists all films that feature a variation of the Grumman F6F Hellcat.
See also
Pages in category "Grumman F6F Hellcat"
The following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total.