| Grumman F4F Wildcat: Early WWII Fighter of the US Navy Contributor(s): Doyle, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764354337 ISBN-13: 9780764354335 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Aviation - History | Military - Naval |
| Series: Legends of Warfare: Aviation |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9.2" W x 9.2" (1.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 1930's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The F4F and FM Wildcat aircraft was the US Navy's front-line fighter in the early days of WWII. This iconic aircraft was designed and produced by Grumman, as well as the newly-formed Eastern Aircraft Division of General Motors. As larger and more powerful fighters joined the fleet in the later stages of the war, the Wildcat remained in the fray, flying from the decks of escort carriers, which were too small to permit the operation of the later aircraft. The Wildcat was remarkable not only because it served through the duration of the war, but also because it was the mount of some of the nation's most distinguished aces, including Butch O'Hare and Joe Foss. |
Contributor Bio(s): Doyle, David: - Author of over 100 books, David Doyle was presented the Bart Vanderveen Award, recognizing, "... the individual who has contributed the most to the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide" in 2015 by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. |
