Legion Models 14619LA
Vought F4U Corsair Diecast Model
USN VF-17 Jolly Rogers, Big Hog, Tommy Blackburn, Solomon Islands, 1943 | Limited Edition
500
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Vought F4U Corsair | | 5.5" | | 6.75" |
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In July 1942 John Thomas Blackburn was ordered to organize VGF-29 as the Commanding Officer. On January 1, 1943 Lt.Cdr John Thomas Blackburn became Commander of the newly formed VF-17 equipped with F4U-1 Corsairs in April 1943. Blackburn's use of the fearsome "Jolly Roger" skull and crossbones was to emphasize the daring attitude of his pilots. On November 8, 1943 six VF-17 Corsairs engaged fifteen Val Dive Bombers and twenty four Zeros downing three Zeros and damaging four others with no VF-17 losses. Blackburn's final war total was eleven kills. 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 Legion Models range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aicraft in 1:72 scale. Legion Models 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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Fixed display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilots and crew members.
- Spinning propellers.
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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