It was supposed to be a routine combat air patrol for the 12 F6F Grumman Hellcat pilots of the “Pistol-Packin’ Airedales” ...

This is the third and final episode of the story of Don McPherson - an F6F Hellcat ace from Fighter Squadron 83, flying off of the USS Essex in 1945 at the Battle of Okinawa. This includes his May 4th ...

April 1945: The F6F Hellcat roared over Okinawa, delivering unmatched air support and striking fear into the hearts of Japanese forces. Discover why this aircraft was a game-changer in the Pacific ...