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Valom 72130 172 de Havilland DH.91 Albatross Imperial Airways* – Metro Hobbies

Wildcat fighters in Operation Torch The Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat was one of the main carrier-based fighters used by the US Navy and Royal Navy during World War II. It was called the Martlet II by the British. Known for its ruggedness and good adaptation to operating from aircraft carriers, the aircraft took part in many important naval battles in 1942-43. The F4F-4 version, equipped with folding wings, made it possible to increase the number of aircraft aboard escort carriers, which was important in operations in the Pacific, Atlantic and Mediterranean. During Operation Torch in November 1942, F4F-4 Wildcats stationed on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger and three escort carriers (USS Suwanee, Sangamon and Santee), as well as British Martlets from the carriers HMS Formidable and Victorious, supported the landing of Allied forces in North Africa. The planes wore distinctive yellow