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| | Code: DM-50338 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
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Vought F4U Corsair Diecast Model
USN VF-84 The Wolf Gang, "White 107", USS Bunker Hill, w/Carrier Deck Display Base |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Vought F4U Corsair | | 5.5" | | 6.75" |
This detailed Corsair carries the markings of an aircraft from the U.S. Navy's VF-84 operating from the USS Bunker Hill carrier. Its markings include a large white arrow on the tail, and a yellow cowling. During 1944, there were actually two "Jolly Rogers" squadrons in the US Navy. While VF-17 remained as the official "Jolly Rogers," another squadron with the same name entered the Pacific theatre as well. Created by former VF-17 members who were transferred to this new squadron after their first tour, Fighting 84 was officially named "The Wolf Gang." However, because so many members of Fighting 84 were ex-Fighting 17 members, the group came to see themselves as the true "Jolly Rogers." Indeed, there was an official attempt made to secure the "Jolly Rogers" name, given that the original VF-17 had been disestablished at that time. However, the Navy had re-commissioned VF-17 shortly before Hedrick's attempt, and so the request was denied. Ironically, ten years after Fighting 84's disestablishment in 1945, another Fighting 84 would be formed which would adopt the official "Jolly Rogers" name 4 years after their formation. This squadron would go on to adorn their aircraft with the skull-&-crossbones for nearly forty years. In 1942 production of the Corsair began, a lightweight fighter paired with the most powerful engine then available. It was used successfully as a carrier-based fighter bomber by the US Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War 2. It had a distinctive front profile with its inverted gull-wings, necessary to give enough ground clearance for the large propeller. This A total of 12,681 Corsairs were produced. USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, nicknamed "Holiday Express" for her many attacks launched around the end of the year. Bunker Hill received the Presidential Unit Citation for the period 11 November 1943 to 11 May 1945. In addition, she received 11 battle stars for her World War II service. 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. During its lifetime, the Corsair underwent numerous improvements such as a lengthened fuselage, a high visibility bubble-top canopy and folding inverted gull wings that provided clearance for a large propeller. Its performance advantage, 400 mph capability, the ability to withstand punishment and six .50 Browning machine guns made the F4U a devastating weapon against aircraft, ground targets and ships. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircaft. Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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