Boeing 747 / Flying Tigers World War II The F6F's most spectacular exploit

The F6F's most spectacular exploit was the destruction of more than 160 enemy aircraft in one day - 19 June 1944 - in the Battle of the Philippine Sea

was intended to highlight its superior cabin height by comparison with its direct competitors

P-51D Bunny Tuskegee airplane model

The Germans learned in the Battle of Britain that its use demanded air superiority

The third phase

Boeing 747 / Flying Tigers World War II The F6F's most spectacular exploitFlying Tigers 747 airplane model. The hugely significant 747 revolutionized airline transport. Far bigger than anything before it, the 747 slashed operating costs per seat and thus cut the cost of long haul international airline travel. Mahogany Wood. Scale: 1 144. Wingspan 16 inches, Length 19 inches.