F6F-5 "Death & Destruction" BuNo 72534, VF-83, USS Essex, May 1945

Product Dimensions: 5.60 x 7.10 x 2.20 in.

Model History and Information: The Hellcat paired a rugged carrier fighter with the industrial scale of the U.S. wartime aircraft program. VF-83 flew from USS Essex during the 1945 strikes against Japan, when carrier air groups were operating at the far end of a long Pacific campaign. BuNo 72534, named Death & Destruction, is presented in the May 1945 squadron marking and connects the model to the final offensive phase of U.S. naval aviation in World War II. The named serial, unit, date and finish on this model identify the individual historical subject represented: F6F-5 "Death & Destruction" BuNo 72534, VF-83, USS Essex, May 1945.

Model Features & Details:

• This highly detailed diecast airplane model is true to scale and contains functional parts designed for realism and display.
• The model is largely handcrafted and only premium materials are used, making the range one of the most valued military finished models by collectors.
• Highly detailed and authentic printings and finishing
• Highly refined and realistic panel lines
• 1:72 scale diecast aircraft display model
• Configuration and markings represented: F6F-5 "Death & Destruction" BuNo 72534, VF-83, USS Essex, May 1945
• Diecast metal construction with plastic detail components
• Panel lines, antennas and surface details represented
• Pad-printed national, unit or aircraft markings
• Collector display subject

Packaging: Full-color printed Hobby Master retail box with internal protective packaging.