Chino Airshow 2015
F6F Hellcat

The F6F Hellcat was designed as a replacement for the F4F Wildcat. Using lessons learned from previous carrier-based fighters, the Hellcat was developed quickly. More armor plating was added to the airplane as well as a bigger ammunition load than the Wildcat. The Hellcat carried 6 .50 caliber machine guns. This one is flown by the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing based in Camarillo and is in the markings of David McCampbell, the leading US Navy ace of WWII.