In the 1930's,
higher performance planes allowed Santa to expand his operations more from the
ever cranky and often militant reindeer to aircraft. Seen here is the North Pole
modified Grumman F3F-3. Along with increased cold weather capacity and a high
performance heater for the cockpit, it also sported ski-style landing gear and
an attachment hook for "landing" aboard the old workhorse airship
HindenBlitzen. The addition of the Grumman allowed Santa himself to deliver
presents and shift operations from the Elf Paratroopers.
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Higher performance monoplanes however limited the use of the Grumman to the
years 1938 to 1944. Being as these were hostile times, a noticeable variation
upon Santas traditional all-red scheme was applied, adopting a candy cane motif.
This allowed for the various combatting nations airforces to quickly recognise
the plane, and assist the HindenBlitzen to see it easier for hook ups.
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