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History of the Curtiss
Helldiver
The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was
a single-engine, carrier-based dive
bomber produced for the United
States Navy. It was the USN's
principal dive bomber during the
latter part of World War II. Despite a
reputation for being difficult to
handle at low speeds, it was
responsible for the destruction of
more Japanese targets than any
other aircraft. Its good speed and
range made it an essential tool in
the far reaches of the Pacific
Theater.
After suffering many delays due
to the modifications, the Helldiver
finally entered combat on November
11, 1943 on USS Bunker Hill,
attacking the Japanese-held port of
Rabaul in Papua New Guinea. By
mid-1944, it had completely
replaced the SBD. Although the
SB2C had already entered naval
service, it still had structural
problems that forbid the aircraft
crews from performing one of its
main tasks, that is dive bombing in
clean conditions. Following the
Marianas operation in June and July
of 1944, SB2C squadrons
participated in the advance through
the western Pacific to Okinawa and
the Japanese home islands.
After the Second World War, the
Helldiver continued to serve in USN
carrier bombing/attack squadrons
until early 1949. Foreign use of the
aircraft included employment by the
Greek Air Force in the country's civil
war of 1949, and carrier operations
over Indochina by the French Navy
from 1951 to 1954. It also saw
service with the Royal Thai Air Force,
and with France, Italy and Portugal
for anti-submarine warfare.
*Alteration on the design such as change of paint schemes and markings or embodied features on our models occurs at any time. Detachable stand is included with the model which may vary from the photo.
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