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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series US61005 F4U Corsair Diecast Model USN VF-84 Jolly Rogers, "White 167", Roger Hedrick, USS Bunker Hill, February 19th 1945, Carrier Deck Diorama w/4 Figures Limited Edition 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Vought F4U Corsair     5.5"     6.75" Executive officer of legendary VF-17 Jolly Rogers, with whom he claimed nine kills over Bougainville in 1943-44, Roger Hedrick led VF-84 on its fateful combat cruise aboard Bunker Hill in 1944-45. He claimed three kills in this machine on February 25, 1945, over the Japanese islands, taking his final score to 12. Hedrick later assumed command of the vessel’s Air Group (CVG-84) following the death of its previous commander in action. The aircraft’s distinctive yellow nose, which had been applied for CVG-84’s first Tokyo raid on February 19, 1945, had been painted out by the time Hedrick claimed his last kills six days later. Includes plane, diorama and four figures! Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series The Corgi "Aviation Archive" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels. Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity. Detailed pilot and crew member figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels. Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series products] Vought F4U Corsair Designed to meet the US Navy's request for a single-seat carrier based fighter, the F-4U was flown for the first time on May 29th, 1940.[See more Vought F4U Corsair products]