Grumman-built carrier-capable fighter; the most successful combat aircraft in naval history in terms of enemy planes destroyed, dedicated night fighter variant. Kit features fine engraved panel lines, highly detailed cockpit and landing gear, choice of 2 types of main tires, full twin-row radial engine, 2-piece optional position canopy, optional aft canopy window, wing radar fairing, optional inboard wing cannon muzzles and centerline drop tank. Also includes die-cut canopy masks, photo-etch parts (cockpit appointments, ignition harness, belly tank braces, color instrument panel and seatbelts). Decals and color painting guide for 4 aircraft: USN "White 13" of VF(N)-41, LT William Henry, USS Independence, September, 1944; USN "White 92" of VMF-511, USS Block Island, April 1945; USMC BuNo 78669 of VMF(N)-542, Maj Bruce Porter, Yontan airfield, Okinawa, May 1945 and Royal Navy FAA KD127 of No 892 NAS, Drem AB, Great Britain, May-August, 1945.