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GRUMMAN AIRCRAFT

GRUMMAN F6F-3 AND F6F-5 HELLCAT COLLECTION

This collection depicts both the Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat and the F6F-5 Hellcat. The download zip contains a generic model for both varients in addition to an F6F-3 of VF-27, USSPrinceton, an early F6F-5 of VF-27, USS Princeton, An F6F-3 of VF-2, USS Hornet and an F6F-5 of VF-83, USS Essex. This collection is a true EAW community project. The 3DZ model is a completely redone version of a wire frame of the F6F Grumman Hellcat taken from Microprose's old "1942: Pacific Air War" sim. Captain Kurt made the new over-all shape for the airframe. Geo did most of the really hard 3DZ work to add a clear rear cockpit window area, non-mirrored insignia and markings, smaller prop and hub, and assorted other detail tweaks to the 3DZ. Steven Day did the (in the writer's opinion) truly superb paint job. Claudio Wilches created the virtual cockpit. Thanks must go out to Mike "Redeyes" Lask, JP and Mark Tucker, for their help in the Beta testing of Geo's modifications. The readme file gives details of this skin and credits those involved in it's creation. (P-47C Slot)

	This download is the 'Join-bat' utility. Download this file into a folder with the Hellcat No.1 and No.2 zips. Unzip all three and run the 'join-bat' utility. The original 1.4 Meg file will be rebuilt in your folder.
	This is the Hellcats No.1 file.
	This is the Hellcats No.2 file.

GENERAL MOTORS FM-2 WILDCAT

This aircraft depicts a General Motors FM-2 'Wildcat' of VC-80 (VC meant Composite Air Group), operating from CVE 61 Manila Bay from October 1944 to February 1945. This 3DZ model, cockpit and skin were created by Captain Kurt. (Cockpit file corrected 17/July/2004). (P-47C Slot)

GRUMMAN F4F-3 WILDCAT

This aircraft depicts a Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat of VF-42, USS Yorktown during the Battle of Coral Sea, May 8, 1942. This aircraft was flown by Ens. E. Scott McCusky during the Coral Sea battle, downing one Zero. He recovered low on fuel aboard the USS Lexington, just in time for that ship to be sunk by the Japanese. This plane was still aboard when it sank. McCusky survived and went on to fly with VF-3 at Midway, scoring another 3 kills during that battle and finishing the war with a total score of 15.5. This 3DZ model, cockpit and skins (clean and weathered) were created by Captain Kurt. (P-47C Slot)

GRUMMAN F4F-4 WILDCAT

This aircraft depicts a Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat from VF9, USS Ranger during Operation Torch, November 1942. This aircraft was flown by Lt. Cmdr. John Raby during the Operation Torch invasion of North Africa. Raby claimed 2 Vichy aircraft shot down. VF-9 scored a total of 6 victories during the Torch invasion. VF-9 and VF-41 both operated from the Ranger during Torch, scoring 20 victories combined and losing a total of 12 Wildcats between them. This 3DZ model, cockpit and skins (clean and weathered) were created by Captain Kurt. (P-47C Slot)

This aircraft depicts a Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat of VF-3, USS Yorktown, Midway 1942. Six Wildcats of VF-3, led by Cmdr. James Thach escorted the torpedo strike of VT-3 on June 4th. It was the only VF squadron to escort their VT charges all the way to the Japanese carriers. The six were virtually overwhelmed when pounced on by the Japanese CAP. Although they scored 5 kills for the loss of one Wildcat, only 2 of VT-3's TBD Devastators made it back to land on the Enterprise. The remaining VF-3 F4Fs flew CAP over the US task force. Only the Hiryu remained afloat to launch strikes, but got two separate missions away. VF3 intercepted both, getting 11 Vals from the first and 5 Kates and 2 Zeros from the second, losing 2 Wildcats. This 3DZ model, cockpit and skins (clean and weathered) were created by Captain Kurt. (P-47C Slot)

This aircraft depicts a Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat of VF-6, USS Enterprise, Midway 1942. VF-6 Wildcats were to escort VT-6 but in cloud cover became separated and flew in with VT-8 instead. As they were from different ships, there were no communications set up between the two squadrons. When VT-8 descended to make their attack run, VF-6 was unaware of the fact and stayed at high altitude over the Japanese task force. No engagement was made by VF-6 while VT-8 was totally destroyed. This 3DZ model, cockpit and skins (clean and weathered) were created by Captain Kurt. (P-47C Slot)

This aircraft depicts a Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat of VF-8, USS Hornet, Midway 1942. Ten VF-8 Wildcats were detailed to escort the VB-8 SBD. Poorly led by their CAG, Cmdr. Ring, this formation missed the Japanese task force entirely. Ring insisted the Wildcats remain beyong their fuel capacity and all ten had to ditch in the ocean, as they hadn't enough fuel for the return flight. Two pilots were killed. Several SBDs also had to ditch. Ring was later relieved of command. VF-8 was temporarily disbanded. This 3DZ model, cockpit and skins (clean and weathered) were created by Captain Kurt. (P-47C Slot)

These aircraft depict Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat's No.7 and 22, from VMF-221 based on Midway Island, 1942. On one sortie, 6 F4F's (Number 7 was flown by Capt. Marion Carl) from VMF-221, along with 19 F2A Buffalos, intercepted the first incoming Japanese raid on Midway Island. Four F4Fs made it back, Carl among them. Capt. Carl went on to score 16 1/2 victories in Wildcats at Guadalcanal and another 2 in Corsairs. Carl survived the War and retired as a General. This 3DZ model, cockpit and skins (clean and weathered) were created by Captain Kurt. (P-47C Slot)

This aircraft depicts a Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat of VMF-121 based on Guadalcanal Island during 1942 and 43. VMF-121 was the top scoring squadron in the Solomons campaign and the highest scoring Wildcat squadron period with 161.5 victories. They flew Widcats until the spring of 1943, transistioning to the Corsair after that. The unit produced 14 aces including Congressional Medal of Honor winner Capt. Joe Foss. This 3DZ model, cockpit and skins (clean and weathered) were created by Captain Kurt. (P-47C Slot)

This aircraft depicts a Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat from Land based VF-11 at Guadalcanal. VF-11 was in combat from April to July of 1943, producing 3 aces and 55 victories total. This plane was flown by Bill Leonard, who was one of the 3 aces. He scored 2 kills with VF-42 at Coral Sea, 2 kills with VF-3 at Midway, and 2 kills with VF-11 at Guadalcanal. This 3DZ model, cockpit and skins (clean and weathered) were created by Captain Kurt. (P-47C Slot)

This aircraft depicts a Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat from VMF-212, led by Lt. Col. Harold Bauer. Bauer had flown volunteer missions with VMF-223 and 224 at Guadalcanal scoring 5, before leading his own squadron into that base on Oct 12th, 1942. Bauer scored another 5 victories before being lost on a strafing mission Nov. 14th, 1942. He was posthumously awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor. VMF 212 scored a total of 57 victories at Guadalcanal. This 3DZ model, cockpit and skins (clean and weathered) were created by Captain Kurt. (P-47C Slot)

This aircraft depicts the Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat No.53, from VMF-121 based on Guadalcanal Island during 1942 and 43. This aircraft was one of a number of F4F's flown at Guadalcanal by Congressional Medal of Honor winner Capt. Joe Foss. This 3DZ model, cockpit and skins (clean and weathered) were created by Captain Kurt. (P-47C Slot)

This aircraft depicts the Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat of VF-6, USS Enterprise during August 1942 at the time of the Battle of the Eastern Solomons (IJN Ryujo sunk and USS Enterprise damaged). Flown by Aviation Pilot 1st class Howard Stanton Packard. AP1 Packard scored 1 destroyed, 1 probable and 2 damaged. The victory flags on the plane probably denote the plane's victories with all pilots that flew it. This 3DZ model, cockpit and skin (weathered) were created by Captain Kurt. (P-47C Slot)