Hobby Master HA8901 Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat USMC White 2 VMF-223 Guadalcanal 1942

Description: Hobby Master Air Power Series Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat "White 2" USMC, VMF-223 Bulldogs, Marion Carl, Guadalcanal, September 1942 Hobby Master Stk. # HA8901 1/48 Air Power Series Early in the Pacific War in WWII the Grumman F4F Wildcat was the best fighter aircraft the U.S. had but was out performed by the Japanese Zero. The Wildcat’s folding wings allowed for a greater number of aircraft that could be carried but added extra weight and reduced the aircraft performance. New features such as self-sealing fuel tanks, heavy armor made up for the sorties with a kill ratio of 6.9 victories to 1. Originally assigned to VMF-221 Marion Eugene Carl scored his first victory on June 4, 1942 during the Battle of Midway. After rest in Hawaii, Carl was re-assigned to VMF-223 “Bulldogs”. On August 20, 1942 VMF-223 was deployed to Guadalcanal where he was shot down on September 9, 1942 and was missing for 5 days before returning. Marion Carl became the USMC first ace with 3 victories occurring later in September 1942. Carl ended the war with 18.5 victories, the USMC seventh ranking ace. NOTE: DESCRIPTIONS & PHOTOS SHOWN ARE FACTORY SUPPLIED, ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY, ITEM / PACKAGE COMES, FACTORY NEW IN UN-OPENED CONDITION!! Item Details: Scale: 1:48th Length: 7.25 Inches Wing Span: 9.5 Inches Material: Die-Cast With Some Plastic Parts NEVER DISPLAYED, NEW CONDITION IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IS DUE FOR ALL BUY IT NOW SALES ALL SHIPMENTS: (NO EXCEPTIONS): We will only ship to the registered Pay Pal address. Please do not ask to have your parcel shipped to an Address other than the registered address with Pay Pal. COMBINED SHIPPING OFFERED: To Save You Shipping Cost, I Will Combine Shipping Charges On Multiple Purchases. Your Zip/Postal Code Will Be Needed To Determine The Cost. To Receive The Adjusted Shipping Cost Wait, For A Invoice Before Paying For Your Order. 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Price: 199.99 USD

Location: Houston, Texas

End Time: 2024-08-23T18:16:55.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.95 USD