Matchbox Collectibles B1102
Vought F4U Corsair Diecast Model
USN VF-84 Jolly Rogers, "White 183", USS Bunker Hill |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Vought F4U Corsair | | 5.5" | | 6.75" |
Lightning-fast and highly maneuverable, the Chance Vought F4U-1A Corsair achieved a superb battle record in World War II as both a land and carrier-based fighter. This Matchbox die-cast model bears the markings of the VF-84 squadron, which flew from the deck of the U.S.S. Bunker Hill in the Pacific.
US Navy Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) was established on July 1st, 1955. Three US Navy squadrons have used the name and insignia of the Jolly Roger: VF-61 (originally VF-17), VF-84, and VFA-103. While these are distinctly different squadrons that have no lineal linkage, they all share the same Jolly Rogers name, the skull and crossbones insignia and traditions. VF-84 adopted the name in 1960 while operating the FJ-3 Fury. The squadron transitioned through the F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II before upgrading to the F-14A Tomcat in 1976. VF-84 deployed several times aboard the USS Nimitz and USS Theodore Roosevelt before being disestablished on October 1st, 1995, and handing over the Jolly Rogers title to VF-103.
Designed to meet a US Navy requirement for a single-seat carrier based fighter, the F4U was first flown on May 29th, 1940. This versatile aircraft saw service with both the Navy and Marine Corps in WW II and in the Korean War. During its lifetime, the Corsair underwent numerous improvements such as a lengthened fuselage, a high visibility bubble-top canopy and folding inverted gull wings that provided clearance for a large propeller. Its performance advantage, 400 mph capability, the ability to withstand punishment and six .50 Browning machine guns made the F4U a devastating weapon against aircraft, ground targets and ships. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Matchbox "Collectibles" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Matchbox "Collectibles" 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.
- Permanently retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Detailed pilot figures.
- Spinning propellers.
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