I had to go look it up. That is a General Motors FM-2 Wildcat (1943-1945) also known as "The Wilder Wildcat" or "Super wildcat" . Built specifically for use on "Jeep" carriers it was used in both the Atlantic and Pacific until the end of the war.--Ray
I want to say F4F-3 But the Three gun ports on the wing make me think; Early FM-2?
ReplyDeleteI just say that it's a damn beautiful thing.
DeleteI just want to say, tailgear with such narrow main gear = recipe for groundloop!
ReplyDeleteI had to go look it up. That is a General Motors FM-2 Wildcat (1943-1945) also known as "The Wilder Wildcat" or "Super wildcat" . Built specifically for use on "Jeep" carriers it was used in both the Atlantic and Pacific until the end of the war.--Ray
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