The Unloved Pacific Hero - Grumman F4F Wildcat | Aircraft History #97

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Today we're taking a quick look at the Grumman F4F Wildcat, an often underappreciated fighter that helped to tip the scale of the Pacific War in 1942. It also went on to serve in massive supporting roles throughout 1943-1945, serving with both US and Commonwealth forces.

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Printed Sources & Websites:

Francillon.R.J (1989), Grumman Aircraft Since 1929.
Kinzey.B (2000), F4F Wildcat in Detail.
Linn.D (1988), F4F Wildcat in Action.
Tillman.B (1995), Wildcat Aces of World War 2.

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0:00 Intro
4:51 Design Origins
9:07 Early Production Models
12:46 Early U.S Service
15:58 F4F-4 & Midway
19:07 Guadalcanal
21:23 FM-2 Wildcat