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. One of the Hellcats below is operated by the
Southern California Wing of the Commemorative Air Force and carries the
markings of "Minsi III", the Hellcat flown by David McCampbell, the US
Navy's top leading ace of WWII. The other Hellcat is part of the Planes
of Fame Museum in Chino.
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