F4U-1 Corsair Maj. Gregory Pappy Boyington VMF-214 Black Sheep Solomon Islands 1943 1/72 Diecast Model - (LEG-14619LE)
The F4U-1 Corsair was a powerful American carrier-based fighter aircraft used primarily during World War II. Instantly recognizable by its inverted gull wing design the Corsair was equipped with a massive 2000-horsepower engine and a top speed of over 400 mph. It excelled in both air-to-air combat and ground attack missions earning a fearsome reputation among enemy pilots. Initially challenging to land on carriers it found early success with Marine squadrons from land bases. As pilots mastered its quirks the Corsair became a dominant force in the Pacific boasting one of the highest kill-to-loss ratios of the war.
Features
- Model is 5.5 long with a 6.5 wingspan
- Pilot figure is included
- Rotating propellers
- Optional position landing gear
- Comes with a display stand