The Men Who Flew the Vought F4U Corsair
by Martin W. Bowman
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- ISBN 10
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- ISBN 13
- 9781526705808
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Barnsley: Pen & Sword Aviation, 2021. First flown in 1940, the prototype Vought F4U Corsair instantly became the fastest fighter in the world and the fastest US aircraft of any description. Powered by a huge 18-cylinder Pratt and Whitney Double Wasp engine driving an enormous 13 feet 4 inch propeller, the first Corsairs were capable of 417mph. This figure would rise to nearly 450mph in later versions despite the fact that fuel load and overall weight was increased. Production began in 1941, not only by Vought but also by Goodyear and Brewster. The F4U entered service with the US Navy in September 1942, although carrier-borne operations were initiated a little later not by the Americans but by the British Fleet Air Arm. The aircraft subsequently came to be extensively used from land and sea by the US Marines, Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Air Force. Famous squadrons like VMF-214 'The Black Sheep' and VF-17 Jolly Rogers', along with many others, maintained total ascendancy over the Japanese for the rest of the war - a remarkable achievement for a single type. After the Second World War, the Corsair stayed in production and was used with distinction by the French in Indo-China and again by the US Navy in Korea. Since then Corsairs have achieved significant success in air races and more and more are being restored to fly for museums and warbird enthusiasts the world over. Martin Bowman's comprehensive new book combines technical information and detailed development history with a fascinating combat history told, in many cases, by the Second World War pilots themselves. Well researched, readable and illustrated with dozens of rare and previously unpublished photographs, _The Men Who Flew the Vought F4U Corsair_ is the perfect book for any fan of the bent wing bird'.. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Allen Williams Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- The Men Who Flew the Vought F4U Corsair
- Author
- Martin W. Bowman
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 152670580X
- ISBN 13
- 9781526705808
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Aviation
- Place of Publication
- Barnsley
- Date Published
- 2021
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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