{"product_id":"us-navy-aircraft","title":"US Navy Aircraft","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUS Navy Aircraft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictory at Sea - US Navy Aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the destruction of Pearl Harbour, the Americans relied heavily on their carrier fleets’ aircraft. By the time of the Battle of Midway, the US Navy had a significant number of aircraft in service. The age of the Battleship was over, air power now reigned supreme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrumman TBF\/TBM Avenger: The Avenger was a blessed relief for the Devastator pilots when it finally rolled off the production lines, being a good torpedo bomber, even if that task took its toll even on aircraft designed specifically for it. With a three-man crew, it at least had a fighting chance of defending itself, and a well-placed torpedo often meant that the loss of several aircraft was a worthwhile trade for a sinking enemy warship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrumman F4F Wildcat: Earning Grumman its reputation for building tough aircraft, the Wildcat was never going to set any speed records. However, its drum-like body and stubby wings meant it was the ideal aircraft for carrier-based operations. Popular with not only the US Navy, it also saw service with the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, where it was initially known as the Martlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePBY 5 Catalina: The Catalina was used for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), convoy escort, patrol bomber, and transport aircraft. Armed with five machine guns for defence, it could carry either a bomb or torpedo load and was responsible for sinking numerous U-boats in both the Atlantic and Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe box contains these aircraft (in Warlord Resin):\u003cbr\u003e- 4 x Grumman TBF\/TBM Avenger flights\u003cbr\u003e- 4 x Grumman F4F Wildcat flights\u003cbr\u003e- 1 x PBY 5 Catalina flight\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModels are supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48017984192755,"sku":"123437","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8699\/8771\/files\/123437-us-navy-aircraft-743212018-1.webp?v=1781200733","url":"https:\/\/radaddel.de\/en\/products\/us-navy-aircraft","provider":"Radaddel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}