Grumman F6F Hellcat
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1989
- First catalogue reference
- 2087 in 1989 Edition
- Box Type 10 artist
- Anthony Sturgess
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Description
Grumman F6F Hellcat – Airfix kit 2087, first issued in 1989, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1989 to 1995.
Based on the aircraft flown by Commander David McCampbell, the US Navy's top scoring ace, with a total of 34 aerial victories – seven of them on the 18th and 20th June, 1944, during the famous 'Marianas Turkey Shoot' in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. – Taken from the 1990 edition catalogue
1989 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1989 edition catalogue, listed as part of the World War II Aircraft of the Aces Special Editions range.
Additional information
| First Issued | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 2087 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 2087 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition | 2087 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition | 2087 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition | 2087 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition | 2087 |
| Artist on Box Type 10 | Anthony Sturgess |
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