On this day in aviation history-85 years ago, on May 29, 1940-the prototype Chance Vought F4U Corsair took to the skies for the first time. Designated XF4U-1 (bureau number 1443), the aircraft was ...

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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 ...

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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 ...