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F6F Hellcat at War Paperback – April 15, 2009

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Descended from the F4F Wildcat (and sometimes called the Wildcat’s “big brother”), the Grumman F6F Hellcat debuted with the Pacific Fleet in mid-1943 and soon was taking on Japanese Zero fighters. Over the next two years, the Hellcat proved to be the most successful fighter aircraft in naval history--with more than 5,000 air-to-air kills in the Pacific, and the highest kill/loss ratio of any American fighter plane in Army, Navy, or Marine service during World War II. Taking advantage of the Hellcat’s combination of easy handling and lethality, more than 300 of its pilots achieved “ace” status.

This lavishly illustrated book offers a thrilling look at the Hellcat at war--from its first action in September 1943, when fighters off the USS Independence shot down a spying seaplane, to its service with the British Fleet Air Arm and its part in the invasion of Southern France. Detailing the Hellcat’s design and development, telling its pilots’ war stories, and tracing the aircraft’s adventures through the end of World War II, this book is a fitting and fascinating tribute to a fighter plane whose performance in a few short years remains unmatched in the annals of naval warfare.

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Cybermodeler Online

“While there are quiet a few books that deal with the subject matter, few offer a balanced look at the aircraft from its pre-war development through its post-war service and still provide an interesting perspective to its development and operations through the war….a well-written book that will provide a unique look into some operational history and some interesting statistics of this historic symbol of American air power during World War Two. This title is highly recommended!”

International Plastic Modelers Society, USA

“Quickly following on the heels of their "P-47 at War" book comes this excellent 160 page publication. It is just chocked full of color photos and data of one of Grumman's famous "cat" series of aircraft….If you're an aficionado of the Hellcat, you'll most certainly want to add this fine book to your library. Most highly recommended.”

WWII History Magazine

“A new addition to Zenith’s outstanding ‘At War’ series, F6F Hellcat at War is bound to get any naval aviation buff’s blood stirring. Over 100 photos, many in color, present the complete history of this legendary carrier-launched warbird from its initial design and development in the mid-1940s by Grumman Aircraft Corporation at its Long Island factory to its successful combat career in the Pacific…

“Through compelling accounts, previously unpublished photos, and detailed engineering drawings, Graff does an excellent job of tracing the Hellcat’s lineage and manufacture, then its roles as one of the most feared fighters of the war.”

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F6F Hellcat at War traces the history of the U.S. Navy’s premier World War II fighter, including the pioneering developments of the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, wartime construction and testing in New York, and the Hellcat’s distinguished combat career in the Pacific.

While the F6F was not the fastest or most maneuverable fighter, aviators loved their trusty Hellcats because they were incredibly tough, marvelously powerful, and easy to fly. In the last two years of war, the Hellcat dominated the skies over the Pacific, stopping the once-vaunted A6M Zero and tallying a victory-to-loss ratio of over 19 to 1. Through compelling accounts, never-before-seen photographs, and detailed drawings, F6F Hellcat at War tells the story of one of the war’s most successful yet underappreciated fighter aircraft.

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Series: At War
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Zenith Press; 1st edition (April 15, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0760333068
ISBN-13: 978-0760333068
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 1.2 x 10.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 10 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,114,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Nice photos, interesting narrative

ByBoksamlarenon June 26, 2010

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If a potential buyer is looking for a detailed technical analysis of the F6F or a catalog of squadrons, carriers, task forces and campaigns, this isn't the book. There's not a table or chart included. It is a general history, an engaging and easy-to-read narrative proceeding from the founding of Grumman Aircraft to the fate of the last Hellcat in US Navy service. Historical details are supported and enhanced with many personal stories. Nicely printed on heavy coated paper, there is at least one photograph on nearly every page, many of them in color, and all of them very well reproduced.

The first 62 pages of the book cover the Hellcat's ancestry, design & development, and manufacturing. As technical as it gets, this section includes descriptions of the aircraft's structure and systems, well illustrated with photos and diagrams. The next 62 pages are the combat history, including a brief mention of Hellcats in Europe with the Fleet Air Arm. The final 26 pages cover the post-war life of the Hellcat in US Navy and foreign service, and as survivors in museums.

For those already generally familiar with the Hellcat's story, there's not a lot to offer here. It is, however, interesting to page through and look at the photos, and the narrative is a good read. For someone not familiar with the Hellcat's role in the Pacific war, and how it came to be, this book is a terrific place to start.

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An Excellent, Balanced Discussion of a Great Plane

ByBSquared18on July 28, 2014

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Because I'm doing design work on a Hellcat for the X-Plane flight-sim community, I've conducted a lot of online research on the plane, digging up as many facts as I could. Nevertheless, this book provided useful and interesting details that I had not found anywhere else.

One might split hairs about whether the title is completely accurate, but the book seems to me to be a balanced report on the various aspects of this history-making plane: its origins, its design and features, and its performance during WW2.

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Hellcat Aces

ByD. K. Wendorfon September 25, 2009

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I have read some of the other reviews of this book and agree that it is one of the best written specifically about the F6F Hellcat. This is the aircraft that won the Pacific War and was one of the best engineered aircraft for that time. This book goes in to great detail how the F6F evolved from it's humble beginnings to be the undisputed master of the heavens by the end of WWII. Cory Graff does an excellent job on the Hellcats, complete with some of the best archival photography I have ever seen. I have to agree with another reviewer that one of the best features of this book is the interview with Hellcat Fighter Ace, Ed "Wendy" Wendorf. His story is incredible. This is only a little piece of a long line of war adventures and exciting experiences of what it was like for a young man of 21, to go against outnumbering odds and circumstances, and survive. I have to admit to be a little biased, as I am the son of "Wendy" Wendorf, and if it had not been for the excellent engineering features of the F6F Hellcat, I would not be here either.

One of my favorite photos is on page 79 that shows my father "landing" on the deck of the Lexington, after being seriously injured in a dogfight with four Zeros. Lucky 13 made it back safely without a tailhook or flaps, and had over 220 holes in the aircraft from ground and air fire. Quite an engineering feat for any aircraft.

Sadly, when I go to air shows these days with my son, there are so few remaining F6F Hellcats these days. At one time there were literally thousands and today only a handful survive. This book is a tribute that will survive the test of time to one of America's finest fighting craft of that time period. Thank you Cory Graff.

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A Must Read for ANY Serious Student of WWII Aviation

ByTerrydunkelbergeron January 15, 2013

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This IS my favorite book in my Amazon Library. Extremely well written and packed with photographs and color illustrations. If you buy this book you'll want to add "Swashbucklers and Black Sheep" also to your collection.

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Five Stars

ByGlennon February 3, 2016

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Good book

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Five Stars

ByJoseph Aon August 24, 2015

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Great as I expected.

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Great book, but a little short

ByTim from Venturaon February 10, 2014

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This is a great book about the greatest airplane every made. I wish that this book would have been longer.

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Very Good!

ByC. Waterson June 6, 2009

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Not the definitive history of the F6F (that's still to be written) but a worthy addition to your aerolibrary. A good history with lots of great pictures. I especially like all the history of Grumman.