SM1014 Skymax F8F-2P “Bearcats” 121714, USN, Duxford 2014 (restored plane)

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Skymax 1/72nd scale SM1014  F8F-2P “Bearcats” 121714, USN, Duxford 2014 (restored plane). Buy now online at Flying Tigers.

The Grumman F8F Bearcat which first entered service in May, 1945, was designed to replace the F6F Hellcat as an interceptor-fighter operating from small escort carriers. Compared to its famous predecessor, the Bearcat was 20% lighter, had a 30% better rate of climb and was 50 mph (80 km/h) faster. Because of that outstanding performance the Bearcat was placed into service with 24 squadrons, making it one of the U.S. Navy’s premier post-World War II fighters.

RRP £76.00