Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat

The Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat. VF-27, U.S.S. Princeton (CVL 23). Task Force 23.3, U.S. Navy. This plane was used for the Battle of Leyte Gulf on October 23 - 26 of 1944. Piloted by Lt. Carl Brown. Inside holds a Pratt & Whitney 18 cylinder motor rated at 2,200 hp for take off, and has a max speed of 376 mph.