US Navy F6F vs British Mk I and II Hellcats

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What were the major differences (if any) between these aircraft. I know it was lend - lease related, but did the Brits have anything different?

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British F6Fs usually were fitted with a different style seat harness- the Sutton harness. As opposed to those built for US usage. Some F6F-5/Hellcat IIs were also modified by Blackburn for Air to Ground and Photo Reconnaissance.

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Thanks for the info!

Tim

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For basic research, use Wikipedia, and then use their bibliography and references at the bottom for more indepth research material. Here is a picture of an actual Sutton harness from Spitfire Spares:

http://spitfirespares.com/SPITFIRESPARES.COM/pages/pilotequip2.html

There is also photos of many pilot and aircraft pieces on this site which can be used for reference.

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The most visible exetrior differences would be the radios and antennas… Is that what you’re looking for-exterior differences between USN and FAA 'Cats? Other than camouflage, I mean?

Fleet Air Arm Archive:

http://www.fleetairarmarchive.net/aircraft/hellcat.htm