Airfix Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat Model Kit

Build the distinctive Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat with this 1/72 scale Airfix plastic model kit. Airfix reference A02070 recreates the compact carrier-borne fighter flown by US Navy and Marine pilots during the Second World War.

The US Navy’s Early-War Carrier Fighter

The F4F Wildcat was the United States Navy’s primary carrier-borne fighter at the beginning of the Second World War. Recognisable by its stubby appearance, the aircraft was developed from Grumman’s successful range of pre-war biplanes.

The Wildcat entered service with the US Navy approximately a year before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It subsequently became an important American fighter during the opening stages of the Pacific War.

The F4F-4 at Midway and Guadalcanal

By the time of the crucial battles of Midway and Guadalcanal, the F4F-4 had become the most numerous Wildcat variant. American naval and Marine pilots developed new tactics that helped them counter the previously dominant Mitsubishi Zero and gain the upper hand in combat.

With its important role in early Pacific carrier operations, the Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat makes a compelling subject for aircraft modellers and collectors of Second World War US Navy aviation.

Product Details

• Manufacturer: Airfix
• Subject: Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat
• Scale: 1/72
• Product code: A02070
• Product type: Plastic model kit

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