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Description of  The Vought F4U Corsair: A Comprehensive Guide (Modellers Datafile 18)

The Vought F4U Corsair remains one of the most distinctive and popular aircraft of World War II for aviation enthusiasts. Its unique inverted gull wing design and the colorful characters of some of the aces who gained fame flying it in combat have added to its mystique. In addition, the Corsair was used effectively not only by the United States Navy and Marines, but also saw distinguished service in the Fleet Air Arm in Great Britain and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Thus the Corsair has a multi-national appeal making it an appealing subject as an MDF.