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Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat 1/48 Scale Diecast Model Pilot: Machinist Donald Runyon, VF-6, USN, Enterprise Air Group, 1942 Brand: Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series SKU: HA8906
AUD $190.00
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Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat 1/48 Scale Diecast Model, VF-6, US Navy – HA8906
Length | 18.3 cm | 7.2 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 24.2 cm | 9.5 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Canopy displayable open or closed
- Removable pilot figurine
- Display stand included.
Hobby Master HA8906 1/48 Air Power Series
Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series HA8906 replicates in 1/48 scale diecast the F4F-4 Wildcat as flown by Machinist Donald Runyon, Fighting Squadron 6 (VF-6), United States Navy (USN), Enterprise Air Group, USS Enterprise (CV-6), 1942.
Donald Eugene Runyon
Donald Eugene Runyon (1913 – 1984) was a United States Navy flying ace of World War II. Credited with eleven aerial victories, eight as an enlisted Naval Aviation Pilot of VF-6 and three as a Lieutenant with VF-18, awarded the Navy Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross.
Grumman F4F Wildcat
The F4F Wildcat is an American single-seat, single-engine, monoplane carrier-capable fighter. General Motors also produced the F4F as the FM. The maiden flight took place on September 2, 1937, entering service in December 1940, and the first combat occurred with the British Navy. (designated as the Martlet). The Mitsubishi A6M Zero outperformed the Wildcat. But the F4F’s capacity to absorb damage, heavy armour, self-sealing fuel tanks and tactics helped counter the lesser performance. The Wildcat remained in front-line service throughout the war; later, on escort carriers, unsuited to the newer, larger fighters. Production ended in 1945 with 7,898 airframes built.
The F4F uses a single Pratt & Whitney R-1830 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine driving a 3-bladed constant-speed propeller. Armament consists of four or six machine guns wing-mounted, depending on the variant, 2 100 lb (45.4 kg) stores on underwing racks.
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat 1/48 Scale Diecast Model Pilot: Machinist Donald Runyon, VF-6, USN, Enterprise Air Group, 1942 Brand: Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series SKU: HA8906
AUD $190.00
In stock