Vought F4u-1d Corsair Fighter Aircraft Robert Wade Vmf-323 Death Rattlers Yontan Airfield Okinawa 1945 United States Mar

Brand new 1 72 scale diecast airplane model of vought f4u-1d corsair fighter aircraft robert wade vmf-323 death rattlers yontan airfield okinawa 1945 united states marine corps planes of world war ii series die cast model by luppa. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately l-5.5 Wingspan-6.75 Inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. History aspects:the vought f4u-1d corsair was a pivotal aircraft during world war ii known for its speed firepower and rugged design. Developed by vought as a carrier-based fighter the corsair quickly gained a fearsome reputation in the pacific theater. With its distinctive inverted gull wings and powerful radial engine the f4u-1d could outfight most japanese aircraft including the feared zero. By 1945 the corsair had become the primary fighter-bomber of the u.S. Navy and marine corps contributing significantly to allied victories in the pacific.Robert wade a 7-victory ace was a key figure in the success of the corsair. Flying with vmf-323 the death rattlers of the united states marine corps wade and his fellow pilots saw heavy action during the battle of okinawa. Yontan airfield located on okinawa became a base of operations for wade and the death rattlers in april 1945. Okinawa was one of the final and bloodiest battles of the pacific campaign... Brand: Luppa Type: Military Models

Brand new 1 72 scale diecast airplane model of vought f4u-1d corsair fighter aircraft robert wade vmf-323 death rattlers yontan airfield okinawa 1945 united states...show more