Wildcat by Buffalo1
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Description
The U.S. Navy introduced Grumman's F4F-3 "Wildcat" fighter to service in 1940. The first models were painted in these bright colors depicting a fighter from the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Ranger.
However, this isn't an early model Wildcat. It is a late model FM-2 produced by General Motors Eastern Aircraft Division. The FM-2 was really a redesigned "super" Wildcat that flew from smaller carriers in 1944-45. No matter what model or who produced it, the tough little Wildcat flew from start to finish in WWII with the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and also Britain's Royal Navy.
Comments (16)
TheRapier
I notice it still says "Confederate Air Force" instead of their new designation of "Commemorative Air Force". :) Is the picture predating the change or did they not change this one? Great pic!
Richardphotos
so you made it down to the border! beautiful fighter and capture
Denys234
Excellent capture!!
RobyHermida
Very nice!!!!
gizmo563
Cool picture!
Buffalo1
@Rapier and Richard: This pic was taken in Harlingen, TX prior to the change to the pc "Commemorative Air Force."
TomDart
Too bad, the Confederate Air Force is a fine name. They can't even play Dixie in South Carolina today...too insulting to some folks. Get a life on that stuff I have to say. The image..another fine one of a warbird well deserving recognition.
cole4965
Very cool image!!!
ldgilman
I love these little history lessons, great Photo(?).
MongusKing
Great pic!!!! Wonderful POV!!!!
erlandpil
Another good shot erland
Vik9740
not quite what i was expecting from the title (was expecting one of your women in a wildcat kind of pose...lol) but this was a nice surprise! Sorry for the lateness.. i've had a major computer crash!
RodolfoCiminelli
Great work.....!!!!
JackSprat
It's a good perspective, but a little dark. I'd love to see a brighter photo of this old war bird.
vkoontz
Great CAF model. Like you said I didn't see the larger tail. I have a Navy Smithsonian Wildcat model on my site. I have been at the Fantasy of Flight between Orlando and Tampa, Fla. with some of Kermit Weeks private collection
rawdodb
Beautiful shot a tough little Fighter!!!