Description

VF-83 F6F Hellcat

Fly with the VF-83 in this hand crafted F6F Hellcat Model. Each model is carved from wood and hand painted to provide a unique piece that will always be treasured.

• Length – 13.5 inches; Width ~18 Inches
• Made from Mahogany
• US Veteran Owned Business
• The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger.

Fighter Squadron 83 or VF-83 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established on 1 May 1944, it was disestablished on 24 September 1945. It was the first US Navy squadron to be designated as VF-83.

Operational history

VF-83 F6F-5s on USS Essex, 20 May 1945
VF-83 formed part of Carrier Air Group 83 (CVG-83) assigned to the USS Essex. CVG-83 was in action in the Pacific theatre from 10 March to 15 September 1945 participating in raids on Kyushu, supporting the invasion of Okinawa, the discovery and sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato and other air strikes against the Japanese home islands.