Wildcat
by Tim Stanley
Title
Wildcat
Artist
Tim Stanley
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The small FM-2 Wildcat is one of the important, yet often forgotten Allied fighters of World War II. Designed in 1935 by the Grumman Aircraft Corp., it was the first all-metal, carrier launched, monoplane fighter purchased by the U.S. Navy. The Wildcat proved to be dependable and was admired by pilots and maintenance crews alike. The Wildcat was America�s primary naval fighter through the end of 1942. However, during 1943 most Wildcat squadrons were re-equipped with either the larger Grumman F6F Hellcat or the Chance-Vought F4U Corsair.
This Wildcat hangs in the Quarterdeck at the National Naval Aviation Museum beside the F9F-2 Panther. This shot is perfect for HDR photography, because it allows you to balance the indoor and outdoor exposures.
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August 28th, 2013
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