1943年8月31日,由“埃塞克斯”(Essex)、“约克敦”(Yorktown)和“独立”(Independence)等级航空母舰组成的美国海军第15特混舰队,载着9个突击大队奔袭日本在马库斯岛(南鸟岛)上的军事设施。随舰参战的有 VF-5、VF-6、VF-9和 VF-22四个飞行中队,其中前三个飞行中队都装备 F6F“地狱猫”型战斗机,只有 VF-22中队装备的是其它机型。也可以说,这次战斗标志着格鲁门公司研制的 F6F“地狱猫”战斗生涯的开始。后来,它在太平洋战场上屡创佳 On August 31, 1943, the U.S. Navy Task Force 15, consisting of “Essex”, “Yorktown” and “Independence” class carriers, Carrying nine brigade troops on Japan's military facilities on Marcus Island (South Bird Island). There are four VF-5s, VF-6s, VF-9s and VF-22s flying squadrons participating in the Battle of the Ship. The first three flying squadrons are equipped with F6F Hellcat-type fighters. Only the VF-22 squadron is equipped Other models. It can also be said that this battle marked the beginning of Grumman's F6F “Hellcat” combat career. Later, it hit the best in the Pacific battlefield