RVG03983 1:72 Vought F4U-1D CORSAIR (24/ctn)
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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. Model features 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, a movable propeller, detailed landing gear and auuthentic decal set for versions: Vought F4U-1A Corsair, VMF-214 Squadron, U.S. Marine Corps, Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands, December 1943. Pappy Boyington and Vought F4U-1A Corsair, VF-17 Squadron, U.S. Navy, Bougainville, Soloman Islands, February 1944. Number of parts: 63. Length: 148 mm. Wingspan: 173 mm. Age: 10+