{"product_id":"arma-hobby-70031-1-72-fm-2-wildcat-expert-set-model-plane-kit","title":"Arma Hobby 70031 1\/72 FM-2 Wildcat Expert Set Model Plane Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArma Hobby 70031 1\/72 FM-2 Wildcat Expert Set\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Plane Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis finely engineered kit represents the final and most potent evolution of the Wildcat lineage built by General Motors as Grumman shifted to newer designs, featuring the uprated Wright R-1820 engine and enlarged vertical tail that gave the FM-2 its distinctive stance and improved performance. Deployed extensively from escort carriers, these aircraft proved indispensable in the Pacific and Atlantic theaters, from providing air cover during the Battle off Samar to hunting submarines alongside Avenger crews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarking Options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFM-2 Wildcat, BuNo unknown\/B6, Composite Squadron VC-10, CVE-73 USS Gambier Bay, pilot Ens. Joseph Dennis McGraw, Battle off Samar, 25 October 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFM-2 Wildcat, BuNo 16262\/B19, Composite Squadron VC-10, CVE-73 USS Gambier Bay, pilot Ltn. Herman J. Hardess, Marianas 15 czerwca 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFM-2 Wildcat, BuNo 16130\/3, Composite Squadron VC-8, CVE-60 USS Guadalcanal, pilot Ltn. (j.g.). F.H. Behlen III, North Atlantic, 30 May 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFM-2 Wildcat, BuNo unknown\/1, Composite Squadron VC-69, CVE-60 USS Guadalcanal, North Atlantic, Autumn 1944. Aeroplane with rocket stubs fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFM-2 Wildcat, BuNo unknown\/2, Composite Squadron VC-96, CVE-81 USS Rudyard Bay, Okinawa, April 1945. Aeroplane with rocket stubs fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildcat Mk VI, JV768\/S-X, 882 Squadron FAA, HMS Searcher, pilot S.Lt. Ronald F. Moore, RNVR, claimed ½ Bf-109G, \"Operation Prefix\" Trondheim, Norway, 26 March 1945, Bonus – serials and code letters for two other aeroplanes from this fight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCLUDES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto etched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal with 6+2 marking options (5x USN 1x FAA + 2 bonus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasks for canopy and wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arma Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53685028946133,"sku":"ARMHB-70031","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/arma-hobby-70031-1-72-fm-2-wildcat-expert-set-model-plane-kit.jpg?v=1776454465","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/arma-hobby-70031-1-72-fm-2-wildcat-expert-set-model-plane-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}