VINTAGE NAVY HUBLEY 495 WWII GRUMMAN F6F HELLCAT FIGHTER BOMBER METAL TOY PLANE

Description: You are buying a vintage, solid metal/heavy toy aircraft/airplane made in the USA in the 1950s resembling the U.S. Navy's World War II (Grumman) F6F "Hellcat." Please see details below for further details. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON THE HUBLEY NO. 495 METAL TOY AIRCRAFT/AIRPLANE Measurements: 3" tall (top of cockpit to bottom of wheel) by 10" in length (tip of propeller to end of tail fin) and is 11.25" wide (wing tip to wing tip) Material: Solid heavy steel construction with plastic front canopy; quality made and built tough to last! Aircraft Type: Grumman F6F "Hellcat" used on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers (which is why the wings fold up for storage/mobility on the carrier and fold down for takeoff/flight) U.S. Branch of Service: Navy (USN) Produced/Made In: 1950s; vintage Made By: Hubley, Lancaster, PA in the USATop Side: Each wing on the leading edge features the outline of three simulated .50 cal machine guns. Both wings have the original U.S. insignia (roundel) decal; tail fin is missing the red, white & blue striped fin "flash" decal and rear plastic canopy slide missing (both fin "flash" decal and canopy slide can be found on eBay and easily replaced) Bottom Side: Features outline of three simulated hanging bombs under each wing. Wheels stay in the retracted position until pulled down from fuselage and held in the "down" position until placed on a hard stationary surface Additional Comments: Marked "HUBLEY KIDDIE TOY LANCASTER PA. MADE IN USA" under left wing (see last pic displayed) U.S. Navy (Grumman) F6F "Hellcat" "The Grumman F6F "Hellcat" was an American carrier-based fighter aircraft of WWII. Designed to replace the earlier F4F "Wildcat" and to counter the Japanese "Zero," it was the U.S. Navy's dominant fighter in the second half of the Pacific War. In gaining that role, it prevailed over its faster competitor, the Vought F4U "Corsair," which initially had problems with visibility and carrier landings. Powered by a 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine, the same powerplant used for both the "Corsair" and the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) Republic P-47 "Thunderbolt" fighters (which is why the front of the USAAF P-47 aircraft bears a striking resemblance to the Navy's F6F "Hellcat." The USAAF P-47 "Thunderbolt" wings never folded in the "up" position. Only Navy carrier fighter wings folded in the "up" position), the F6F was an entirely new design, but it still resembled the "Wildcat" in many ways. Some military observers tagged the Hellcat as the "Wildcat's big brother." The F6F made its combat debut in September 1943. It subsequently established itself as a rugged, well-designed carrier fighter, which was able to outperform the Japanese "Zero" and help secure air superiority over the Pacific theater. In total, 12,275 were built in just over two years. "Hellcats" were credited with destroying a total of 5,223 enemy aircraft while in service with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA). This was more than any other Allied naval aircraft. After WWII, "Hellcats" were phased out of front-line service in the US, but radar-equipped F6F-5Ns remained in service as late as 1954 as night fighters." A terrific vintage (over 70 years old!) metal toy aircraft/plane to have for your Grumman F6F "Hellcat," World War II, Hubley toy or U.S. Navy Aviation collection! Lucky buyer agrees to pay upon purchase and will receive FREE shipping within the U.S. only.Please check my other listings for great items. Thank you!

Price: 99.99 USD

Location: Badger State

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