F4F-4 Wildcat Diecast Model, USMC VMF-223 Bulldogs, White 2, Marion Carl
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F4F-4 Wildcat Diecast Model, USMC VMF-223 Bulldogs, White 2, Marion Carl

HM-HA8901
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$84.95

Product Details

Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8901
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat Diecast Model
USMC VMF-223 Bulldogs, White 2, Marion Carl, Guadalcanal, September 1942

Rare and Collectible

1:48 Scale   Length   Width
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat   7.25"   9.5"

Originally assigned to VMF-221 Marion Eugene Carl scored his first victory on June 4, 1942 during the Battle of Midway. After rest in Hawaii, Carl was re-assigned to VMF-223 "Bulldogs". On August 20, 1942 VMF-223 was deployed to Guadalcanal where he was shot down on September 9, 1942 and was missing for 5 days before returning. Marion Carl became the USMC first ace with 3 victories occurring later in September 1942. Carl ended the war with 18.5 victories, the USMC seventh ranking ace.