~ Sealed Airfix F4F Wildcat 1/72nd Scale Aircraft Boxed Kit 1963 ~
The model was made by Airfix Corporation of America for the aircraft series in 1963. This is a 1/72nd scale model and is housed within its original series 1 illustrated box. The model serial number is ‘1203-50’.
These U.S. Editions were all issued boxed, with new artwork, a different stand design and quite often moulded in different colours to the U.K. editions.
Original editions in this condition are becoming increasingly rare to find.
~ F4F Wildcat ~
The Grumman F4F Wildcat was an American carrier-based fighter aircraft that began service with both the United States Navy and the British Royal Navy (as the Martlet) in 1940. First used in combat by the British in Europe, the
Wildcat was the only effective fighter available to the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific during the early part of World War II in 1941 and 1942.
With a top speed of 318 mph (512 km/h), the Wildcat was still outperformed by the faster 331 mph (533 km/h), more manoeuvrable, and longer ranged Mitsubishi A6M Zero. But the F4F’s ruggedness, coupled with battle tactics, resulted in an air combat kill-to-loss ratio of 5.9:1 in 1942 and 6.9:1 for the entire war.
~ Dimensions ~
The box has a width of 8.2 inches (21 cm), a depth of 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) and a height of 1.2 inches (3.2 cm). The set weighs 75 g.
~ Condition ~
The box is unopened and undamaged.