F6F-5 Hellcat Diecast Model, USMC VMF(N)-541 The Bat Eyes, Falalop Island, May
HM-HA0305Product Details
Hobby Master 1:32 Air Power Series HA0305 |
| 1:32 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat | 12.75" | 16.25" |
One of the best kept secrets of WWII was the Ulithi Atoll of the Caroline Islands. Early 1945 saw almost 200 battleships, cruisers, destroyers, carriers and hundreds more supply ships anchored there to make it possible for the U.S. to advance across the Pacific toward Japan. On May 30, 1945 Falalop Island became the new home for the VMF(N)-541 "Bat Eye Squadron" protecting the fleet anchored there. Morale became so low that the 541 was the first war time Marine unit permitted to paint nose art on their aircraft.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".