
The F4U was most notable by its awesome power to weight ratio and its agility. By purchasing this item you are acknowledging that you have read the disclaimer and that all sales are final and under no circumstances will returns be accepted. Any additional issues/defects that may arise is also not eligable for return. Defect is related to the control surfaces having a upwards sweep. Item number "95A702-1450-F4U-Blue-ARF-Final" is being sold with defects on the control surfaces. Returns will not be accepted.? No refunds. All sales final, no returns or exchanges. NO REFUNDS.Īpplies to merchandise with item number "95A702-1450-F4U-Blue-ARF-Final". © All Text and Images Copyright The Flying Mule, Inc.SALE DISCLAIMER. Help Contact Us Coupons Newsletter Facebook Product List Privacy Site Map

This versatile aircraft saw service with both the Navy and Marine Corps in WW II and in the Korean War. Vought F4U Corsair Designed to meet a US Navy requirement for a single-seat carrier based fighter, the F4U was first flown on May 29th, 1940. In addition, she received 11 battle stars for her World War II service. Bunker Hill received the Presidential Unit Citation for the period 11 November 1943 to. USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, nicknamed "Holiday Express" for her many attacks launched around the end of the year. This A total of 12,681 Corsairs were produced. It had a distinctive front profile with its inverted gull-wings, necessary to give enough ground clearance for the large propeller. It was used successfully as a carrier-based fighter bomber by the US Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War 2. In 1942 production of the Corsair began, a lightweight fighter paired with the most powerful engine then available. This squadron would go on to adorn their aircraft with the skull-&-crossbones for nearly forty years. Ironically, ten years after Fighting 84's disestablishment in 1945, another Fighting 84 would be formed which would adopt the official "Jolly Rogers" name 4 years after their formation. However, the Navy had re-commissioned VF-17 shortly before Hedrick's attempt, and so the request was denied. Created by former VF-17 members who were transferred to this new squadron after their first tour, Fighting 84 was officially named "The Wolf Gang." However, because so many members of Fighting 84 were ex-Fighting 17 members, the group came to see themselves as the true "Jolly Rogers." Indeed, there was an official attempt made to secure the "Jolly Rogers" name, given that the original VF-17 had been disestablished at that time.

While VF-17 remained as the official "Jolly Rogers," another squadron with the same name entered the Pacific theatre as well. During 1944, there were actually two "Jolly Rogers" squadrons in the US Navy.


Its markings include a large white arrow on the tail, and a yellow cowling. Navy's VF-84 operating from the USS Bunker Hill carrier. This detailed Corsair carries the markings of an aircraft from the U.S. USN VF-84 The Wolf Gang, "White 107", USS Bunker Hill Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Dragon Models 50128 - F4U Corsair Diecast Model, USN VF-84 The Wolf Gang, "White 107"
