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How the F4U-4 Corsair works

This meticulously animated breakdown of the F4U-4 Corsair peels back the skin on one of the most distinctive fighter planes ...
After over two years of refurbishment, the Planes of Fame Air Museum's Vought F4U-1A Corsair has now completed its first post-restoration flight and is set to make its return to the museum’s Flight ...
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. During World War II, many Japanese regarded America’s Vought ...