The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A.

Oct 3, 2021 · The P-51 Mustang and Vought 4Fu Corsair are often held up as two of the best fighters of the Second World War. In 1944, the U.S. Navy tested the two against each other.

Beginning in February 1943 in the skies over Guadalcanal and the Solomons, the Corsair quickly established itself as not just a deadly fighter in air to air combat, but also as a powerful fighter …

May 29, 2020 · Among some of the Japanese pilots it was regarded as the best American fighter plane of World War II. In addition to being a fantastic fighter it was also a very capable fighter-bomber, serving in the bomber role during the Korean …

Jul 17, 2021 · A Honduran Air Force Corsair made the last air-to-air kill by a World War II piston engine fighter on July 19, 1969. During the Football War between Honduras and El Salvador, this date, a Honduran F4U shot down an El Salvadorian …

The Corsair was among the few WWII-era aircraft to serve right into the earlier days of the Cold War, as it took part in low altitude attack fighter-bombing and CAS missions in Korea, as well as heckling the enemy in night missions.

Renowned for its speed, ruggedness, and firepower, the Corsair excelled as both a fighter and an attack aircraft in support of ground forces. The F4U-4, with its more powerful engine, was the last Corsair variant to see service during World War II.

An aircraft company better known for producing biplanes hit an aviation home run in 1938 when it unveiled the iconic design of this much-respected WWII fighter/bomber.

The Vought F4U Corsair was initially designed and produced by Chance Vought as an American fighter aircraft that primarily served during the Second World War and the Korean War. The aircraft entered service with the United States Navy from late 1944 to early 1945 and instantly turned to be the…

Introducing 10,500-square-foot of never-before-seen artifacts, former crew member oral histories, hands-on experiences, videos, photos and more. The centerpiece showcases a fully intact, fully restored, World War II FG-1D Corsair fighter-bomber, one of the few remaining of its kind.