The Grumman F6F Hellcat was one of the most important fighter aircraft of World War II, playing a decisive role in the Pacific Theater. Developed in response to the dominance of the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero, the Hellcat was designed to be powerful, survivable, and easy to fly—even for relatively inexperienced pilots. #ww2 #aviation | The War Rooms

12K views · 148 reactions | WW2: Watch This Crewman's Incredible Act of Bravery! The Grumman F6F Hellcat is an American carrier-based fighter aircraft of World War II. Designed to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat and to counter the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero, it was the United States Navy's dominant fighter in the second half of the Pacific War. | British & Commonwealth Forces | Facebook