Vintage Aviation Airplane 1940s Grumman Hellcat Canada Original Photo

Description: An original vintage 1940s airplane photo from the well known Aeroplane Photo Supply of Canada.Type & Size: A 4x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair antique condition. Please see images for detailed scans. Photo may have age related fading, wrinkling, or other age deterioration. This photograph captures a Grumman F6F Hellcat, an American fighter aircraft from the 1940s that was pivotal during World War II. The plane is parked on an airfield, highlighting its distinctive design and combat-ready build. It's a black-and-white image that underscores the era's technological advancements in aviation.The Grumman Hellcat was renowned for its role in securing air superiority in the Pacific Theater during World War II, accounting for a large number of U.S. naval victories. Known for its robustness and firepower, the Hellcat significantly contributed to the Allied success.The image clearly shows the aircraft's markings, with "502" prominently visible on the wing. There is no additional text or known individuals present in the photo.- - - Aeroplane Photo Supply was a Toronto-based company owned by C.G.B. Stuart, operating from the mid-1940s until 1959. Initially, it provided materials for Allied military aircraft recognition training during World War II. Post-war, the company expanded to offer aviation photographs to enthusiasts through advertisements in various publications. Upon Stuart's retirement in 1959, the business ceased operations, and approximately 30,000 photos from its collection were acquired by the National Air & Space Museum.

Price: 25 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

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