Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8205
Vought Corsair Mk II Diecast Model
RNFAA No.1836 NAS, Donald Sheppard, HMS Victorious, Sakishima Islands, May 1945 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Vought Corsair Mk II | | 8.25" | | 10" |
Sub Lt. Donald J. Sheppard was a member of the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve (RCNVR) who served with the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm. He was assigned to the 47th Naval Fighter Wing, 1836 Squadron flying a Corsair II. On January 7, 1945 Sheppard shot down two Oscars and later in January he shot down two more aircraft and two shared kills. On May 4 1945 flying 13-6 P JT537 he shot down an Asahi D4Y1 Model 11 Suisei (Judy) making him the only FAA ace.
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 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale F4U Corsair features wings that can be configured in the extended "flying" position or the folded "parking" configuration.
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The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" 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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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