Squadron - F4F Wildcat

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Comprehensive histories of the elite fighter pilots and the aircraft that they flew
A unique source of information researched by recognized experts and brought to life by first-hand accounts from the combat veterans themselves
Concise, authoritative text is supported by at least 30 specially commissioned original color artworks, new scale plans and the best archival photography from around the world
Written by Bert Kinzey
80 pages
New format with twice the color
Covers all Grumman and General Motors Versions

The Grumman F4F Wildcat is an American carrier-based fighter aircraft that began service in 1940 with both the United States Navy, and the British Royal Navy where it was initially known as the Martlet.

First used in combat by the British in the North Atlantic, the Wildcat was the only effective fighter available to the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during the early part of World War II in 1941 and 1942; the disappointing Brewster Buffalo was withdrawn in favor of the Wildcat and replaced as units became available.

With a top speed of 318mph (512km/h), the Wildcat was outperformed by the faster 331mph (533km/h), more maneuverable, and longer-ranged Mitsubishi A6M Zero.

However, the F4F's ruggedness, coupled with tactics such as the Thatch-Weave, resulted in a claimed air combat kill-to-loss ratio of 5.9:1 in 1942 and 6.9:1 for the entire war.

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