Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8213
Vought F4U Corsair Diecast Model
USMC VMF-351, "Yellow FF59", Donald Yost, USS Cape Gloucester, 1945 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Vought F4U Corsair | | 8.25" | | 10" |
VMO(CVS)-351 became VMF-351 in February 1945 and provided aerial cover for minesweeping and bombing missions in the East China Sea. Aboard the USS Gloucester VMF-351 took part in the Battle of Okinawa from April to June 1945. On July 23, 1945 Lt. Col. Donald K. Yost, while flying F4U-1D Yellow FF-59 downed a D4Y “Judy” and on August 5, 1945 he shot down a P1Y “Frances adding to the 6 Japanese aircraft he previously destroyed while flying an F4F while with VMF-121.
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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