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Grumman Wildcat
Grumman Wildcat - Single-seat mid-wing fleet fighter - Pratt and Whitney Twin-wasp or Wright 9-cyclinder Cyclone Engine. Each 1, 200 H.P. Top Speeds 325 and 330mph respectively. Four machine guns in wings. Span 38ft. Length 28ft. 10". Date: circa 1940s
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Bannister Cyclone Dec18 Grumman Mid Wing Pratt Single Seat Whitney Wildcat Wright Fleet
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Step back in time with this photograph of a Grumman Wildcat fighter plane from the 1940s. The Grumman Wildcat, a single-seat mid-wing fleet fighter, was a pivotal aircraft during the Second World War, serving in both the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the United States Navy. Powered by either a Pratt & Whitney Twin-Wasp or Wright 9-cylinder Cyclone engine, each delivering 1,200 horsepower, this agile and robust fighter could reach top speeds of 325 and 330 mph respectively. Armed with four machine guns in the wings, the Wildcat was a formidable force to be reckoned with. With a wingspan of 38 feet and a length of 28 feet 10 inches, this iconic aircraft left an indelible mark on the history of aviation. This postcard-worthy image, reminiscent of a painting, transports us back to the era of World War II and the heroic pilots who flew these magnificent machines.
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