{"product_id":"victory-at-sea-us-navy-aircraft","title":"Victory at Sea: US Navy - US Navy Aircraft","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVictory at Sea - US Navy Aircraft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the devastation of Pearl Harbor the Americans relied heavily on the aircraft of their carrier fleets. By the Battle of Midway, the US Navy had substantial numbers aircraft operating in theatre. The age of the battleship had passed, air power now dominated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrumman TBF\/TBM Avenger:\u003c\/strong\u003e A blessed relief to Devastator pilots when it finally rolled off the production lines, the Avenger was a good torpedo bomber, though this duty took its toll even on purposedesigned aircraft. With a crew of three, it had at least a fighting chance of defending itself and a well-placed torpedo often meant the loss of several aircraft was a worthwhile trade for a sinking enemy warship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrumman F4F Wildcat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaining Grumman a reputation for building tough aircraft, the Wildcat was never given an operational speed restriction. Barrel-shaped and with stubby wings, it was a natural carrier-based aircraft. Popular throughout the US Navy, it also saw service within the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm, where it was initially known as the Martlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePBY 5 Catalina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Catalina was used for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) duties, convoy escort, patrol bomber and transport. Armed with five machine guns for defence, it was capable of carrying either a bomb or torpedo load and was responsible for sinking many submarines in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox contains these aircraft flights (in Warlord Resin):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x Grumman TBF\/TBM Avenger flights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x Grumman F4F Wildcat flights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x PBY 5 Catalina flight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warlord Games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victory at Sea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e US Navy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStock Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently in stock at time of order, we will order it for you as a \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Order\u003c\/strong\u003e from Warlord Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect Order items are sourced directly from the manufacturer on your behalf. Delivery times may be longer than standard in-stock items and can vary depending on supplier availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your order includes a Direct Order item, these items may ship separately from in-stock products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57784942002557,"sku":"743212018","price":26.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5162\/3999\/files\/743212018-Victory-at-Sea---US-Navy-Aircraft2_e7578624-1b42-421a-bc77-2315540c2c28.jpg?v=1779215671","url":"https:\/\/battlecitygames.co.uk\/products\/victory-at-sea-us-navy-aircraft","provider":"Battle City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}