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Corsair USA USN F4U-1D WWII Ace Lt. . Yost, USS Cape Gloucester 1:48
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Corsair USA USN F4U-1D WWII Ace Lt. Col. Donald K. Yost, VMF-351, USS Cape Gloucester, 1945
Item: HA8213
1:48 Scale
Corsair USA USN F4U-1D WWII Ace Lt. Col. Donald K. Yost, VMF-351, USS Cape Gloucester, 1945
Item: HA8213
1:48 Scale
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Hobby Master
Corsair USA USN F4U-1D WWII Ace Lt. Col. Donald K. Yost, VMF-351, USS Cape Gloucester, 1945
Item: HA8213
1:48 Scale
The Vought F4U Corsair was literally built around the Pratt & Whitney 2,000 HP radial engine.
The engine was so massive and produced so much energy that a Hamilton Standard 13 feet 4
inch propeller, the largest of WWII, was required. The F4U was the first American fighter aircraft
to exceed 400 MPH. The Corsair was referred to by the Japanese as “Whispering Death” and
became a legend in its own time. This aircraft was one of the most distinctive designs with it
bent wings making it an icon.
VMO(CVS)-351 became VMF-351 in February 1945 and provided aerial cover for minesweeping
and bombing missions in the East China Sea. Aboard the USS Gloucester VMF-351 took part in
the Battle of Okinawa from April to June 1945. On July 23, 1945 Lt. Col. Donald K. Yost, while
flying F4U-1D Yellow FF-59 downed a D4Y “Judy” and on August 5, 1945 he shot down a P1Y
“Frances adding to the 6 Japanese aircraft he previously destroyed while flying an F4F while
with VMF-121.
Specifications for the Vought F4U-1A
Total Aircraft Manufactured - 12,571 of 24 variants
Manufactured By – Vought and under license by Goodyear and Brewster
Crew – 1 pilot
Dimensions
Length – 33 ft 4in (10.1 m)
Wingspan – 41 ft 0 in (12.5 m)
Height – 16 ft 1 in (4.9 m)
Additional Info
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Stock#HA8213
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:48
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MaterialN/A
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraWorld War II
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AircraftCorsair
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PropulsionPropeller-Driven
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RoleFighter / Interception
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.