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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherCase Mate Publishers & Book Distributors, LLC
ISBN-101848844085
ISBN-139781848844087
eBay Product ID (ePID)99674538
Product Key Features
Book TitleVought F4 Corsair : Carrier and Land-Based Fighter
Number of Pages88 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicMilitary / World War II, Models, Military / Aviation
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies, History
AuthorDave Windle
Book SeriesProfiles of Flight Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight15.9 Oz
Item Length9.9 in
Item Width7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThe Vought F4U was the best carrier based fighter of WW2. 12,571 aircraft were built and downed 2,140 enemy aircraft for the loss of only 189 Corsairs. It was developed early in 1938 for the US Navy. The designer, Tex Beisel, worked on the principle of the largest engine in the smallest airframe. Britain received 2012 of the type. This book contains the world famous color profiles created by Dave Windle of the type in different operational modes, configurations and color schemes. Martin Bowman has written detailed descriptions and photographs to create the perfect enthusiasts reference.