F4F-4 Wildcat
Aircraft: Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat of VMO-155, United States Marine Corps, aircraft "F-8", pilot and serial number unknown, aircraft carrier Nassau (CVE 16), battle of Attu, May 11-20, 1943.
Reference: Cloe, J.H. 1992. The Aleutian Warriors: A History of the 11th Air Force & Fleet Air Wing 4. Missoula, Montana: Pictorial Histories Publishing Co. and Anchorage Chapter, Air Force Association.
Kit: Tamiya #61034 1/48.
Accessories/modifications: Ultracast seat (#48029), replacement exhausts made from drinking straw.
Paint: Tamiya acrylic, Alclad Aluminum II, weathering by oil wash and silver Prismacolor pencil, Testor's Dullcoat from spray can.
Decals: From the kit.
Issues: drop tanks probably not used during Attu sorties from Nassau.
Ensign F.R. "Cash" Register (seated) - lost at Attu.
