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Used by the famous Black Sheep Squadron, these model airplanes of the F4U Corsair are great for teaching about aviation history, blueprint reading, assembly techniques, and just having fun.  I put all of the plans that come from my models in a 3 Ring, view binder.  This makes a great collection of all of your plans.  This F-4U Corsair could be your first set of plans in your collection.

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The Vought F4U Corsair was used in the military by both the Navy and Marines. 

The F4U Corsair is a radial engine fighter known for both its bent wings and its unique sound.  The F4U Corsair was 33' 4" long, 16' 1" high and had a wingspan of 41'.  The F4U Corsair had an empty weight of 8,982 lbs and a gross weight of 14,000 lbs.  The F4U Corsair used one Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine which produced 2200 - 2300 hp.  The F4U Corsair had a cruise speed of 182 mph, a max speed of 417 mph and a max climb rate of 2,890 ft/min.  The F4U Corsairs maximum range was 1,015 miles.  This airplane was mostly a carrier based airplane however it was also used from land based runways in the pacific by now well known pilots like Pappy Boyington of the Black Sheep Squadron. 
Webmasters Note:  The specs on this page are only for one variation of this plane.  There are many other variations that have different specs.

 


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World War II Naval Fighters
Aviation Art Print
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The U.S. Navy's three legendary World War II carrier-borne fighters - the F4U Corsair, the F6F Hellcat and the F4F Wildcat - fly in magnificent formation in this 20"x 16" poster.

 

 

 

 

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F4U Corsair VF-10

Douglas Castleman.
Aviation Art Print


This fine example of the "bent wing bird" wears the squadron markings of VF-10 from the USS Intrepid. Limited edition, hand numbered print measures 9"x 24".

Capt. Tom Blackburn's Big Hog

F4U Corsair VF-17

Jerry Crandall.


VF-17 was known as the "Jolly Rogers", the "Skull and Crossbones", and "Blackburn's Irregulars". They downed 154 Japanese aircraft producing 13 aces in under 5 months. Skipper Tom Blackburn recorded 11 confirmed, 5 probable's, 3 damaged and was awarded the Navy Cross, 2 D.F.C.'s and 3 Air medals. The scene depicted is just before Blackburn pulled the trigger on the JAAF Tony from the 68th Fighter Regiment based at Rabaul. Tom waited until he was very close to fire making sure the Tony did not escape. Doug Gutenkunst flew as wingman to Blackburn in number 2 Corsair until his tragic death in a mid-air collision a few months later. Signed and numbered print , limited edition of 950, measures 27"x 19?".

Angels of Okinawa
Stan Stokes.
Aviation Art Print

Marine Major Archie Donahue, flying his F4U Corsair from the USS Bunker Hill, fends off a Kamikaze attack during the Okinawa campaign of 1944. 16"x 11?" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist.


Evening Return
Sam Lyons.
Aviation Art Print VF-72


The Essex-class carrier CVA-31 USS Bon Homme Richard sails the Sea of Japan during the Korean conflict as F4U-4s of VF-74 fly in a holding pattern while F9F-2s of VF-72 land on the "Bonny Dick." 22"x 17" print is signed and numbered by the artist.

F4U Corsair Drawing
Doug Kinsley.
Beautiful Aviation Art Drawing VMF-113
The ultimate Navy and Marine fighter of WWII. This Corsair, of VMF-113 stationed in the central Pacific, rests between bombing missions against heavily defended enemy targets. 2000 S/N by artist. 27"x 16" print.

Guy Bordelon
Ernie Boyette.


Signed by Guy Bordelon, the only U.S. Navy ace of the Korean War and the last propeller ace of all time, this limited edition print features a wonderful depiction of his F4U-5 Corsair and also documents his amazing wartime exploits. Print measures 18"x 12" and is also signed by the artist.

F4U Corsair Data Poster
Ted Williams.
Aircraft Art Data Poster VF-17


This fact-filled poster includes a large three-view drawing of the Corsair, an illustration of Big Hog from VF-17 along with five profiles of important Corsair variants, aircraft specifications, and brief commentary on the Corsair's development and features. It's as informative as it is decorative! 24"x 18".

Aviation Art Prints measure approx.12"x16.5"(297mm x 420mm) and are printed on 240gsm card.

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F4U-5N Corsair

Paul Bowen.


Available exclusively from Historic Aviation, this dramatic image of the F4U-5N Corsair owned and piloted by Jim Read is signed by renowned aviation photographer Paul Bowen. 24"x 18".


Night Victory

Roy Grinnell.


Flying his F4U-5N Corsair, Lt. Guy Bordelon shoots down the first of two Soviet-built La-11s he defeated in a matter of minutes south of Seoul, Korea, on June 30, 1953. They were his third and fourth victories in just two days. 30"x 24" limited edition, numbered print is signed by the artist and by Bordelon.

Kannibal Ken
Alex Durr.


At dawn, on May 10, 1945, 100 miles north of Okinawa, two Marine F4U Corsairs from VMF-312, led by then Capt. Ken Reusser, successfully engaged a Japanese Ki-45 Kai Hei Toryu (Nick). 24?"x 18" limited edition print is signed by the artist and Col. Ken Reusser.

0007409 Corsair
John Young. 

A dramatic portrait of a Marine Corps mainstay in the Pacific Theater. A  large 36"x 22", this print goes far to capture the drama and emotion of another flight  into battle.

Rabaul - Fly for Your Life
Robert Taylor.
Aviation Art Print


"Pappy" Boyington and his fellow F4U Corsair pilots of VMF-214, the Black Sheep Squadron, tear into a large formation of Japanese Zekes in the skies over Rabaul in late December, 1943. 36"x 23?" limited edition, numbered print is signed by the artist and by seven Black Sheep pilots. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive the companion print of the artist's working drawing, Black Sheep.

Place of Refuge
F4U-4 Corsair.
Randall Scott.
Aviation Art Print
Now at rest in its watery grave, this bent-winged bird was once ruler of the sky. 18"x 29" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist.
Bent Wing Sonata

Rick Herter. Protecting B-24 Liberators returning from a bomb run, an F4U Corsair from VF-17, the "Jolly Rogers," races past a Japanese Zero - whose pilot is bailing out - it just shot out of the sky over the South Pacific. 23"x 25" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist.

Hook Down and Homeward Bound
Stan Stokes.
Aviation Art Print


The Chance-Vought F4U Corsair was arguably the finest naval aviation fighter of its era. With a kill ratio of 11-to-1 in WWII combat, the Corsair proved superior in the air to almost every opposing aircraft it encountered. Here we see an F4U on final approach to its carrier after another successful mission. Limited edition print measures 16"x 11?" and is signed and numbered by the artist.


Corsair on Final Clock

Featuring the art of Stan Stokes,


this clock captures the dramatic final approach of an F4U Corsair returning to its carrier home. Framed in a distinctive riveted aluminum case, clock includes a quartz movement. 15" diameter; made in U.S.A.; battery not included.


F4U Corsair Nose Art Panel

Lucybelle - Boyington
Gary Velasco. Hand painted, authentic reproduction of the nose art of Maj. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington's F4U-1A Corsair. Panel is a scaled-down version of the real thing and is made of aluminum. Ready to display on the two attached D-ring hangers. 22"x 18".


F4U Corsair Mouse Pad


Useful and distinctive, this rubber-backed mouse pad measures 9?"x 8".

F4U Corsair

Embroidered Hat

This khaki, 100% cotton hat features an embroidered view of Ira Kepford's White 29. Includes an adjustable strap with buckle for perfect sizing.

F4U Corsair Hat

This distinctive, high quality black cap features a beautifully detailed brass emblem with a profile of the famed Pacific fighter, six brass eyelets, a pre-curved peak and a matching adjustable strap with brass buckle.

F4U Corsair T-Shirt

Made of 100% cotton, this quality, pre-shrunk, light gray shirt features on its front the famous "Jolly Rogers" emblem of VF-17 and, on its back, a colorful, screen-printed image of top USN ace Ira Kepford mixing it up with

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Naval Aviation Shirt - XX-Large
Made of a 50% cotton/50% polyester blend, this screen-printed, cream-colored t-shirt features a "World War II U.S. Navy & Marine Corps" design on the front and, on the back, profiles of important WWII naval aircraft: the SBD Dauntless, F6F Hellcat, F4U Corsair, TBF Avenger and SB2C Helldiver.

F4U Corsair Fleece Polo
Nice Warm Fleece Polo Shirt

Comfortable and fashionable in winter and summer, this 100% cotton, denim-blue fleece pullover features a quarter-zip top with a collar; ribbed knit cuffs and a bottom hem; flatlock stititching detail; an elegantly designed F4U Corsair logo on its front and, on its back, a beautifully detailed, multi-grey-toned image of an F4U Corsair of VF-17, the "Jolly Rogers," in action over the South Pacific.


F4U-1 Corsair Mug
This large, 12 oz. ceramic mug features a wraparound image of White 29, the Corsair belonging to Ira C. Kepford, who was the U.S. Navy's most successful Corsair pilot with 16 confirmed victories as part of VF-17, the famous Jolly Rogers squadron. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
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F4U-1D Corsair Spotter Mug


F4U-1D Corsair Spotter Mug


This 11 oz. dishwasher and microwave safe mug features an aircraft 3-view silhouette image similar to those found on playing cards. The reverse side of the mug lists the plane's wingspan, speed, ceiling, range, and use, along with a brief history of the aircraft. Other planes are available - collect them all and you'll be ready for duty!

WWII Fighter Planes Necktie


WWII Fighter Planes Necktie


Capture the drama of World War II aircraft in flight with this collage of aircraft that includes a P-51 Mustang, an F4U Corsair, a P-40 Warhawk and others on this colorful necktie. 100% polyester.

   

 

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F4U Corsair Books
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by Captain Peterson
a fantastic book, I have one myself, C. Jeff Dyrek, webmaster

Captain Peterson flew in both WW2 and the Korean War in the Corsairs.  Before becoming a pilot and an officer, he was a seaman on a ship that was sunk by the Japanese.  He came back to the states and heard about flight school.  He applied for the school and then became an officer and a flew these great aircraft.  I have spoken to Captain Peterson several times and he is a real nice person.  He told me the story of his friend who flew in the corsairs in WW2, the Korean War, then flew another plane in the Viet Nam War.  The book really is fantastic with great pictures and great stories.

 

Click Here's some very simple facts about the F4U Corsair that I will use for future research.  C. Jeff Dyrek, Webmaster


White 167, Lt. Cdr. Roger R.  Hedrick's Corsair as he flew it from the USS Bunker Hill.  February, 1945

Lt. Ira C. "Ike" Kepford's Corsair, White 29, as he flew it for VF-17, the Jolly Rogers squadron
White 576, Marine's Dream, the Corsair of 1st Lt. Edwin L. Olander's who became an ace with five confirmed kills while flying with VMF-214 out of Munda, New Guinea in late 1943

U.S. Marines VMF 214 "Black Sheep" squadron markings of Major Gregory Boyington from 1943

Ensign Alfred Lerch, who flew with VF-10 off the USS Intrepid in 1945,

VMF-312 "Days Knights" checkerboard markings

Training squadron VFMT-20 based at  MCAS Cherry Point

two of the aircraft which helped shape the bitter fighting that took place over Guadalcanal in 1942. White 20 was an  F4U-1 Corsair piloted by First Lt. Foy R. "Poncho" Garison of VMF-213. Ens. Saburo  Saito flew with the Zuikaku Fighter Squadron that was involved in the evacuation of Guadalcanal before being based at Rabaul and Buin.

American War Eagles: F4U Corsair: Thunder from the Skies. The Corsair is regarded as one of the greatest warplanes in history. Designed to fly behind the most powerful  engine and biggest propeller of any fighter in existence, the prototype was the first U.S. combat aircraft to exceed 400 mph. Once the U.S. Navy adopted the Corsair as a ship-board fighter-bomber, they operated in the Pacific Fleet and established a kill  ratio of 11:1 against Japanese aircraft.
U.S.M.C. pilot Verne Salisbury during the heat of aerial combat over the South Pacific

the Vought F4U Corsair carried out 64,051 missions, during which 2,140 enemy aircraft were destroyed in combat with only 189 Corsair losses - an incredible success ratio of 11:1.
Designed to fly behind the most powerful engine and biggest propeller of any fighter in existence, the prototype was the first U.S. combat aircraft to exceed 400 mph. Once the U.S. Navy adopted the Corsair as a ship-board fighter-bomber, they operated in the Pacific Fleet and established a kill ratio of 11:1 against Japanese aircraft.

Marine Major Archie Donahue, flying his F4U Corsair from the USS Bunker Hill, fends off a Kamikaze attack during the Okinawa campaign of 1944

Big Hog from VF-17
Ira Kepford's White 29.

VMF-214 - five-victory ace Ed Olander - who flew this plane from the Solomon Islands in 1943
VMF-214, the "Black Sheep" squadron, from Korea in 1951

Seven-victory ace Lt. Daniel Cunningham from November, 1943
Diamondback rattlesnake of VMF-323 - the Death Rattlers!
F4U-5N Corsair owned and piloted by Jim Read is signed by renowned aviation photographer Paul Bowen
Lt. Guy Bordelon - the only U.S. Navy ace in Korea and also the only night fighter ace in Korea.  Guy Bordelon,   the last propeller ace of all time,

At dawn, on May 10, 1945, 100 miles north of Okinawa, two Marine F4U Corsairs from VMF-312, led by then Capt. Ken Reusser, successfully engaged a Japanese Ki-45 Kai Hei Toryu (Nick)
Flying his F4U-5N Corsair, Lt. Guy Bordelon shoots down the first of two Soviet-built La-11s he defeated in a matter of minutes south of Seoul, Korea, on June 30, 1953.
"Pappy" Boyington and his fellow F4U Corsair pilots of VMF-214, the Black Sheep Squadron, tear into a large formation of Japanese Zekes in the skies over Rabaul in late December, 1943

 


 

 

Type
Single seat carrier launched
fighter/bomber 
Powerplant: one 2,000-hp Pratt &  Whitney R-2800-8 radial piston engine 

Performance
Maximum Speed:
417 mph (671km/h) at 19,000 ft (6065m)
316 mph (509 km/h) at sea level
Initial Climb: 2,890 ft (881m) per  minute
Service Ceiling: 36,900 ft (11247m)
Max Range: 1,015 miles (1633 km)

Max Weights
 Empty: 8,982 lb (4074 kg)
 Loaded: 14,000 lb (6350kg)

 Dimensions
 Wing Span: 41 ft (12.5m)
 Length: 33 ft 4 in (10.16m)
 Height:16 ft 1 in (4.9m)
Wing Area: 314 sq ft (29.15m2)

Armament
 6 X 0.5 (12.7mm) machine guns
Bomb Load (F4U1-D): 2,000 lb (1818 kg)

Please note that the specs here are for only one version  of the F4U Corsair, other versions have different specifications.

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Please Note:  I took the photo of the clouds used in the background picture
while we were flying from a Northern Siberian city named Khatanga
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