History: Grumman designed the F4F Wildcat and it became the primary fighter for the Navy in the early days of WWII playing an instrumental role in the Battles for Wake Island, the Coral Sea, and Midway. Starting in 1943, though Grumman held the production rights, they had others build them. General Motors Eastern Division produced… More
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FM-2 Wildcat
History: Grumman FM-2 Wildcat Engine – Wright 1820-56W, 1350 Hp Our Wildcat was built in 1944 by General Motors. Went to the West Coast and served in Training Command. Was transferred to Great Lakes in Glenview, Illinois and mustered out of inventory in 1946. History until 1987 is unknown although it likely was on display… More