{"product_id":"grumman-f4f-4-wildcat-usn-vf-10-s-vejtasa-uss-enterprise-santa-cruz-oct-1942-hobby-master-148-ha8910","title":"Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat \/ USN VF-10, S. Vejtasa, USS Enterprise, Santa Cruz, Oct. 1942 \/ Hobby Master 1:48 HA8910","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGrumman F4F-4 Wildcat\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUSN VF-10, White 19, Swede Vejtasa, USS Enterprise\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eBattle of Santa Cruz, Oct. 1942\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:48 HA8910\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanley Winfield \"Swede\" Vejtasa (27 July 1914 - 23 January 2013) was a United States Navy career officer and World War II flying ace. During the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, he was credited with downing seven enemy aircraft in one mission - first two Aichi D3A \"Val\" dive bombers attacking USS Hornet (CV-8), then five Nakajima B5N \"Kate\" torpedo bombers targeting Enterprise - becoming an \"ace in a day\". Lieutenant Vejtasa is the only World War II carrier pilot awarded the Navy Cross \"for both dive bombing and aerial combat.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_PRP_FTR_F4F\"\u003eGrumman F4F-4 Wildcat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to meet a US Navy requirement for a new carrier-based fighter, the F-4F was first flown on September 2nd, 1937. Originally used by the British (who called it the Martlet) against the Luftwaffe, the Wildcat also became the United States Navy's primary carrier fighter in the Pacific Theatre. The Wildcat was no match for the maneuverability of the Japanese Zero, but the two airplanes were roughly equal in speed and the F-4F was able to absorb far more damage. With its array of 6 x 12.7mm machine guns and its distinctive Thach weave maneuver, two Wildcats could handle four or five Zeros.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master \"1:48 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded metal construction with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended \/ retracted interchangeable landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45616183279771,"sku":"HA8910","price":130.47,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/62574.jpg?v=1791910627","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/grumman-f4f-4-wildcat-usn-vf-10-s-vejtasa-uss-enterprise-santa-cruz-oct-1942-hobby-master-148-ha8910","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}