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  F6F Hellcat    (Munda)
USN

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L. Spreadborough 1993

Aircraft History
Built by Grumman as Model G-50 in Bethpage, New York. Constructors Number unknown. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as F6F-3 Hellcat bureau number unknown.

Mission History
This Hellcat ditched south of Munda on New Georgia.

Wreckage
The center section of this Hellcat is a well known wreck that is accessible to SCUBA divers or snorkeling. The cockpit canopy section is missing or broken off.

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Last Updated
December 19, 2021

 

Tech Info
F6F

SCUBA
10m

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