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WWIIU.S. NavyUSN F4F &F6F Wildcat& HellcatThis five-program DVDcaptures Grumman F4F and F6F fighters inaction! You get F6F Pilot Instructions, a U.S.Navy film showing the F6F Hellcat on start-up,take-off, performing aerobatics, and landing;The Fleet that Came to Stay, another USN filmwith F4F and F6F carrier action and kamikazeattacks; Don’t Kill Your Friends, a warning filmreminding pilots what goes wrong if they ignoreinstructions; and F4F and F6F Newsreels andF4F and F6F Crashes, with even more footageof these carrier-based aircraft in the Pacific.B&W and color, 1 hr. 18 min. totalruntime....................................#V5105B $ 17.95A USN FighterModelsReplicas of an FM-2 andF6F-5 that flew with the U.S.Navy during WWII, these 1/72scale, plastic models feature a singleseatcockpit with a glazedcanopy, a rotating propeller,Bextended landinggear, authenticmarkings, and adisplay stand. $14.95 eachA: FM-2 Wildcat ModelA replica of an FM-2 Wildcat – alate-production variant of theF4F outfitted with a powerfulWright R-1820 engine and ataller tail to cope with the added torque – flownoff the USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80) with VC-93 in1945, this model features a shamrock on theright wing and tail. 6¼" wingspan............#93439CB: F6F-5 Hellcat Model – This replica of a U.S.Navy F6F-5 Hellcat that flew in the PacificTheater with the “Red Rippers” of VF-4 featuresa centerline fuel tank. 7" wingspan..........#93437COver 800 Photos& Illustrations!CorsairThe Saga of the LegendaryBent-Wing Fighter-BomberMusciano. This lavishly illustratedbook examines thedevelopment of the legendaryF4U Corsair,follows it into battle fromWWII’s Guadalcanal throughservice in Korea, profiles the most decoratedCorsair pilots, and describes how it was transformedto perform a myriad of functions for whichit was never intended. 400 pages, 800+ color andB&W photographs and illustrations,8½"x 11", hardcover...............#21122C $ 79.95Features Folding Wings &Retractable Landing Gear!F6F-5 Hellcat KitA replica of a U.S. Navy F6F-5Hellcat flown in the Pacific theaterof World War II, this 1/48scale, plastic kit featuresauthentically folding wings andretractable landing gear! Butthat’s just the beginning, becauseyou also get a detailed cockpit with a pilot figure; a fullload of bombs, rockets, and machine guns; a choice of“Death ‘n Destruction” (VF-83) or “Paper Doll” (VF/VBF-12)markings from 1945; and an outside crew figure.10¾" wingspan; 55 parts, skill level 2.......#83919C $ 16.95Fighter PilotThe World War II Career of Alex VraciuBoomhower. This biography examinesthe incredible World War II exploits ofU.S. Navy 19-victory ace AlexanderVraciu. You’ll read about his experiencesflying the F6F Hellcat, in which he shotdown six Japanese dive-bombers in eight minutes onJune 19, 1944; sank a large Japanese merchant ship witha well-placed bomb; was shot down over the Philippines inDecember, 1944; and more. You’ll even read about thefive weeks he spent fighting alongside Filipino guerillas!170 pages, B&W photographs, 7"x 8¾",hardcover..................................................#10336E $ 17.95Alex Vraciu Autographed PhotoLIMITED EDITIONThis reprint of anauthentic WorldWar II photographcaptures 19-victoryace AlexanderVraciu next to hisF6F Hellcat afterdowning sixJapanese “Judy”dive bombers in aspan of eight minutesduring theFirst Battle of the Philippine Sea on June 19, 1944. Signedby Commander Vraciu, this 10"x 8" photo arrives ready toframe and includes a certificate of authenticityand a full history.......................................#71274N $ 74.95Angels ofOkinawaMetal SignStan Stokes.14-victory U.S.Marine Corpsace MajorArchieDonahue ofVMF-451, flyinghis F4U Corsair from the USS Bunker Hill, fends off aKamikaze attack during the Okinawa campaign of 1944.This 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create thelook and feel of aged metal and paint, has mountingholes, and measures 18"x 12"...................#64349C $ 24.95F4U-1D Corsair Die Cast ModelA replica of “White 167,” the F4U-1D Corsair flown by 12-victory aceLt. Cdr. Roger Hedrick off of the USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) with the VF-84“Wolf Gang” in the Pacific Theater of WWII, this 1/48 scale, die cast HobbyMaster model has simulated fabric texturing on its wing and tail surfaces; awell-equipped cockpit with a sliding “birdcage” canopy and a pilot figure; adetailed Pratt & Whitney R-2800-8W radial engine front with a rotating propeller;the prototype's famous inverted gull-wings, which can be repositioned for displayin either the flying or folded configurations; optional-position landing gear; andauthentic markings. 10¼" wingspan; includes a display stand.....#98890B $ 69.95World War II Aircraft Carrier Deck Display Base – 1/48 scale;measures 11"x 8¼".........................................................................#98558AA $ 9.95Mighty MoThe Battleship USS MissouriThe gripping story of the world'smost famous battleship is told bythe people who know her best: herofficers and crew. Through recentinterviews and never-before-seenfootage, you are on-board through 50 years andthree wars, from the ship's first commissioning inWWII to the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay andfrom the Korean War and Gulf War to her finalfarewell at Pearl Harbor. 150 minutes plus 30 bonusminutes with an Insider's Tour, a Slide Show, Ship'sStatistics and more. Color and B&W,3 hours...........................................#V8668C $ 19.95LIMITED EDITIONTriumph and PeaceTom W. Freeman. The battleship USS Missouri(BB-63) and the destroyer USS Nicholas (DD-449)enter Tokyo Bay for the formal surrender ceremony ofthe Imperial Japanese forces, September 2, 1945.31¼"x 24" print is signed and numbered bythe artist.................................................#70160C $ 135USS Missouri(BB-63) ModelA replica of the legendary Iowa-class battleship USSMissouri (BB-63), the “Mighty Mo,” which fought in thePacific Theater of World War II and was the site of theJapanese surrender, this 1/700 scale, plastic andmetal model features a detailed superstructure anddeck, movable guns and realistic floatplanes, andauthentic 1944 markings. 15¼" long; arrives ready todisplay on the included stand withnameplate..........#93609E Reg: $ 69.95 Now: $ 54.95Kissingthe WarGoodbyeAs TimesSquareerupts withexcitementon V-J Day,this sailorcelebrateswith animpromptukiss.22"x 28".#70482AA$29.95Special Purchase!Save $ 1530www.HistoricA.HistoricAviation.comFax: F612-2-877-3160