Grumman F6F Hellcat
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1989
- First catalogue reference
- 2087 in 1989 Edition
- Box Type 10 artist
- Anthony Sturgess
Description
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 |
