| Item Number: |
30229 |
| Price: |
$164.99 CAD each |
| Availability: |
SOLD OUT |
| Manufacturer: |
Hobby Master |
| Description: |
Designed to meet a US Navy requirement for a single-seat carrier based fighter, the F4U was first flown on May 29th, 1940. This versatile aircraft saw service with both the Navy and Marine Corps in WW II and in the Korean War. The USN received the first F4U-1 on July 31, 1942. Immediately there were a few problems observed, the Bird Cage canopy restricted the pilot’s visibility; the aircraft would bounce when landing and could cause the arrestor hook to miss the cable. The long nose greatly reduced forward visibility for carrier deck maneuvering. The long nose earned the Corsair the nicknames “Hose Nose”, “Hog and “Bent Wing Widow Maker”. The decision was made to assign the Corsair to the land based Marines with 2 USN squadrons: VF-12 and later VF17. |
| Additional Info: |
HA 8221
Opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit
Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear
Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight"
Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards |
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