The Vought Corsair was one of the most unusual but also one of the most successful Navy aircraft of the Second World War. Feared by the Japanese enemy, who nicknamed it the Whispering Death, it fought its way through the Pacific skies from 1943 to 1945, achieving record-breaking successes: 2140 enemy aircraft were destroyed with 189 of its own losses. The Corsair’s concentrated firepower consisted of six 12.7 mm Browning MGs. Its characteristically angled wings made it highly recognisable to the ground troops, who called it the Sweetheart of Okinawa. The F4U-1A was the first production batch with major modifications, top speed 671km/h. – textured surfaces – optional folding wings – detailed R 2800 twin radial engine – detailed cockpit with instrument panel – pilot figure – movable propeller – detailed landing gear Decals for 2 US Navy versions: – Vought F4U-1A Corsair, VF-17 Squadron, US Navy, Ondonga, Solomon Islands, November 1943 – Vought F4U-1A Corsair, VF-17 Squadron, US Navy, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, February 1944 In addition to base colours, glue and brushes are also included.

– Length: 32.1 cm
– Height: 14.3 cm
– Item no.: 64781
– Recommended age: 12
– Scale: 1:32
– Components: 68