Walk-around FHCAM's Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat with Senior Restoration & Maintenance Manager Jason Muszala. Simple, rugged, and deadly, the Hellcat dominated the skies over the Pacific during World War II. Explore the unique systems, history, and design that lead to its success in the Pacific. | Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum

90K views · 2.8K reactions | The Grumman F6F Hellcat was one of the most important fighter aircraft of World War II, playing a decisive role in the Pacific Theater. Developed in response to the dominance of the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero, the Hellcat was designed to be powerful, survivable, and easy to fly—even for relatively inexperienced pilots. #ww2 #aviation | The War Rooms | Facebook

WW2: Watch This Crewman's Incredible Act of Bravery! The Grumman F6F Hellcat is an American carrier-based fighter aircraft of World War II. Designed to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat and to counter the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero, it was the United States Navy's dominant fighter in the second half of the Pacific War. | British & Commonwealth Forces