The largest naval battle of World War II and by some criteria the largest naval battle in history. The carrier-based fighter with the highest kill ratio of any aircraft, ever. Third overall and the top scoring naval ace of WWII. Sounds like the Battle of Leyte Gulf. On Saturday October 26th the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing at the Camarillo Airport will conduct a presentation commemorating the 80th anniversary of this historic engagement. The discussion will include the four major components of the larger battle and the air war that raged over the surface actions, a dive into the magnificent Grumman F6F Hellcat and the role it played in the battle, and a look at the intense Pacific Theater combat experiences of David McCampbell, Commander of Air Group-15 aboard the USS Essex during this momentous clash of titans. The event will conclude, weather, operations, and maintenance permitting, with CAF SoCal flying their F6F Hellcat for you. Join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf and hear about one of the most important aircraft of the related air battles, the F6F Hellcat, and the highest scoring Navy ace of WWII, David McCampbell.
Location: Museum Hangar, Saturday October 26th, 11am
Suggested Donation $15.00 per person – Thank you for your help to “Keep ’em Flying!”
