F6F Hellcat: Made to Order

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F6F Hellcat: Made to Order

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Mar 8, 2024

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It's the Second in our Grumman "Cat" Series!

It was made to order to destroy the enemy! See what exactly made the Hellcat an such a "Zero Killer" and "Ace Maker"!

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Mar 8, 2024

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