A unique modern day look at a historic aircraft.

The first and only series that puts you into the pilot's seat of a World War II fighter to experience the thrill of aerial combat. Every sound effect - from the click of a battery switch to the rumble and cough of an engine starting up - has been recorded digitally. The magic of Dolby Digital surround sound will test the limit of your speaker system as you lift off an aircraft carrier for a mission unmatched in home entertainment.

Part I: Flying the F6F
This "Cat from Hell" was designed by Grumman "Ironworks" for one purpose: to blow the Japanese Zero out of the sky and win the battle for strategic air space over the Pacific islands. Warbird pilot and unlimited air racer Steve Hinton checks you out on all of the features of this amazing Navy fighter, inside and out. Then, strap in and go flying in your own home theater, where the roar of Dolby digital surround sound places you right into the pilot's seat!

Part II: The Young Pilots
No assignment made a marine aviator sweat more than being sent to night fighter school. It was top secret, top priority, and top danger for the young pilots who had proven their flying skills and were assigned as night fighters. Marine pilot Bruce Porter accepted this hazardous duty - taking off at night from a carrier or land base - and hunting the enemy down in total darkness. It took steady nerves and just plain guts, since locating your aircraft carrier at night - with no lights on - was often a mix of intuition and fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants luck!

Film Facts
Starring: Host/warbird pilot Steve Hinton
Director: David E. Jackson
Length: Part 1 and 2 = 48 min.
Genre: Documentary/Docudrama
Languages: English

Hybrid DVD - 5

Original Aspect Ratio: Full screen
DVD Aspect Ratio: Full screen
Screen formats: Special Multiple camera Angle section contains shots over-the-nose; air to air, and pilot CU; selected by viewer "Angle" button on remote control.
Additional video = approx. 40 min.
Total Length: 88 min.

BONUS Features!

• Multiple Camera Angles in flight (use that Angle button on your remote).
• Interview with Ace fighter pilot Col. L. Bruce Porter, USMC Ret.
• Original W.W.II Training Film (mono sound)
• Photo Album contains full color air-to-air stills of the Hellcat
• W.W.II Pilot's "Family Album" contains stills of young fighter pilots during their service years
• Interactive Full Motion Menus
• Complete W.W.II Pilot's Operating Handbook - F6F Hellcat (authentic 1940s edition) - pop the DVD into your PC and print it).

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Customer Reviews For F6F Hellcat DVD: Write a review

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Not much here for the aviation enthusiast. Merely an overview. Too bad I bought it. by Richard from tucson AZ USA  Cons: Poor lighting and camera angles are relatively limited. Camera ship is always on the right of the Hellcat. Review: Not much of a series. Could have used more input from combat veterans who flew it. I like the Dogfight series much better.