F6F Hellcat at War

This guide traces the history of the US Navy's premier WWII fighter plane with archival photos, tech specs and illustrations.
F6F Hellcat at War follows the story of this iconic aircraft from its early development to its distinguished combat career in the Pacific. While the F6F was not the fastest or most maneuverable fighter, aviators loved their trusty Hellcats because they were incredibly tough, marvelously powerful, and easy to fly.

In the last two years of war, the Hellcat dominated t...