Vintage Aviation News on MSN3d
Vultures Row Aviation's F4U Corsair Restorations Update
At Vultures Row Aviation, Chuck Wahl is reviving the legendary Vought F4U Corsair through meticulous restoration. The ...
The National Interest on MSN17d
America’s Vought F4U Corsair Terrified the Japanese Military in WWII
The Corsair performed well during World War II, claiming 2,140 air combat victories against 189 losses—an overall kill ratio of over 11:1.
Smithsonian Magazine3y
How the Navy Tamed the “Killer Corsair”
The Corsair legend is that it was too mean for the Navy so they gave it to the Marines. Here's the real story. The initial carrier-landing qualifications for the Chance Vought F4U Corsair were a ...
The National Interest18d
America’s Vought F4U Corsair Terrified the Japanese Military in WWII
During World War II, many Japanese regarded America’s Vought F4U Corsair fighter aircraft as the most capable aircraft in the conflict. This belief was based on more than a feeling; by the end ...