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F6F Hellcat - (Legends of Warfare: Aviation) by David Doyle (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- The Grumman F6F Hellcat formed the backbone of America's carrier-based fighter force as the Allies pressed the war toward Japan.
- About the Author: Author of over 100 books, David Doyle's aviation books are noted for their thorough coverage of historic aircraft and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery.
- 112 Pages
- Transportation, Aviation
- Series Name: Legends of Warfare: Aviation
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Book Synopsis
The Grumman F6F Hellcat formed the backbone of America's carrier-based fighter force as the Allies pressed the war toward Japan. Powered by a massive and reliable Pratt & Whitney radial engine, the Hellcat racked up an incredible 19:1 kill ratio against its foes in WWII, and 305 aviators earned ace status while flying the Hellcat. Such famed US naval aces as David McCampbell, Cecil Harris, Eugene Valencia, and Alex Vraciu all flew the Hellcat. In addition to its wing-mounted .50-caliber machine guns, the F6F was equipped to carry bombs as well, allowing pilots to deliver up to 2,000 pounds of bombs on targets. By the time that Hellcat production ended in November 1945, 12,275 examples had rolled off Grumman's Bethpage, Long Island, assembly line. Through carefully researched photos, many never before published, the history and details of this iconic aircraft are revealed. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.About the Author
Author of over 100 books, David Doyle's aviation books are noted for their thorough coverage of historic aircraft and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery.Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 9.3 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 112
Genre: Transportation
Sub-Genre: Aviation
Series Title: Legends of Warfare: Aviation
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Theme: History
Format: Hardcover
Author: David Doyle
Language: English
Street Date: June 28, 2019
TCIN: 1001557351
UPC: 9780764356711
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-9750
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.7 inches length x 9.3 inches width x 9.1 inches height
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