The Grumman F6F Hellcat was one of the most important fighter aircraft of World War II, playing a decisive role in the Pacific Theater. Developed in response to the dominance of the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero, the Hellcat was designed to be powerful, survivable, and easy to fly—even for relatively inexperienced pilots. #ww2 #aviation | The War Rooms

857K views · 17K reactions | A Grumman F6F Hellcat attempts to land on a newly captured airfield in the Gilbert Islands in November 1943. | The Warshipologist | Facebook

Walk-around FHCAM's Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat with Senior Restoration & Maintenance Manager Jason Muszala. Simple, rugged, and deadly, the Hellcat dominated the skies over the Pacific during World War II. Explore the unique systems, history, and design that lead to its success in the Pacific. | Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum