Model Set Vought F4U-1D CORSAIR 1/72

"- New mould - Structured surfaces with recessed panel joints - Detailed R2800 radial engine - Cooling valve manifold selectively open or closed - Detailed cockpit with instrument panel - 2 Auxiliary fuel tanks - Movable propeller - Detailed landing gear - Authentic decal set for following versions: - Vought F4U-1A Corsair, VMF-214 Squadron, U.S. Marine Corps, Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands, December 1943. ""Pappy Boyington"" - Vought F4U-1A Corsair, VF-17 Squadron, U.S. Navy, Bougainville, Soloman Islands, February 1944"

The Corsair is considered to have been one of the U.S. Navy's best World War 2 fighter aircraft. It was feared by its Japanese opponents who nicknamed it Whistling Death . Corsairs fought in the Pacific theatre from 1943 to 1945, scoring record-breaking successes. The Corsairs combined fire-power consisted of six 12.7 mm Browning machine guns.