Belonging to VF-83 onboard the USS Essex, the F6F-5 Hellcat "Death & Destruction" White 115 assisted during the Invasion of Okinawa from March 23 through May 28, 1945. Three pilots flew the aircraft, including McPherson, Kingston, and Ward who all achieved ace status when Task Force 58 was attacked by Kamikaze. They downed three E7Ks and a Ki-43 on May 4, 1945. 16¼" wingspan.
This 1/32 scale, Hobby Master, die cast replica of a F6F-5, as it appeared in the USN VF-83 in May 1945, features authentic markings and professional hand-painted details, an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand.
Hobby Master: HA0306
This 1/32 scale, Hobby Master, die cast replica of a F6F-5, as it appeared in the USN VF-83 in May 1945, features authentic markings and professional hand-painted details, an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand.
Hobby Master: HA0306
