The Styrofoam Glider Squadron: Grumman

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Glider with "Power Prop" - #7 Grumman F6F Hellcat

These gliders were among the last that I added to my collection when I was young. I think that is the case because how undamaged this glider is. I have another one that is identical to it and which is also in perfect condition.

Glider with "Power Prop" - #7 Grumman F6F Hellcat

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Power Prop WWII Glider - #3 Grumman F6F Hellcat

Note how the incorrect trading card was stuck in the package by mistake.

Power Prop WWII Glider #3 - Grumman F6F Hellcat

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Power Prop Gliders - #3 Grumman F6F Hellcat

Friday, August 16, 2013

Plastic / Tru-Flite Glider

There are pictures of 2 identical gliders that I purchased at 2 separate times from E-bay. The shape of the plane suggests to me that it is either a Grumman F6F Hellcat or a Grumman F4F Wildcat.

The first glider came in a plastic bag. There was a paper label stapled on the top of the bag which, as you can see, describes it as a "Plastic Glider". The label suggests that there are 4 in this set. The picture at the bottom of this post labels the glider as a Tru-Flite Glider. Both labels say "Toys That Really Fly" which suggests the same company made & packaged these gliders.

I assembled the glider that came in the plastic bag. It was difficult to assemble and I cracked the tail pretty badly. I plan on leaving the other glider in its packaging.