207265 Modeler 1/72 Deck fighter F-4U-1 "Corsair"

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the Most "fast-wing", the most "high-altitude" and one of the most massive deck aircraft during the Second world war, created under the leadership of Rex Baysel, made its first flight on may 29, 1940 years. It entered service in July 1942, but because of the shortcomings found was recognized as suitable for use only in the role of a coastal-based fighter.
Remedial work continued.  In November 1943, after taking off from the aircraft carriers Essex and bunker hill, the F4U successfully intercepted and landed on deck.
But even after that, the US Navy refused to use the "corsairs" on a par with the "Hellcats". Only after the successful use of the aircraft by the British (from July 1943 to the end of the war, the aircraft of the British fleet received 1967 "Corsairs") was granted permission to use F4U on American aircraft carriers.
"corsairs" proved useful not only as fighters, but and as low-altitude interceptors and fighter-bombers. They played an important role in the fight against Japanese suicide bombers "kamikaze" during the fighting for Okinawa in the spring of 1945.
a Total of 12571 of these machines of various modifications were produced.

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