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 ...

Today, when people look back at the Pacific theatre, there are two American fighter aircraft which are often remembered together . Those are; the Vought F4U Corsair, and the Grumman F6F Hellcat.

The lightweight aircraft was equipped with a 950-horsepower ... and a turbocharger for high-altitude flying. The Grumman F6F Hellcat could be ranked among the top aircrafts; however, it was ...