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Vought F4U Corsair by Martin W. Bowman (2019, Trade Paperback)
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Publisher: Pen & Sword Aviation ISBN 13: 9781526705884. Title: Vought F4u Corsair (Images of War) Item Condition: New. Will be clean, not soiled or stained. Books will be free of page markings.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPen & Sword Books The Limited
ISBN-101526705885
ISBN-139781526705884
eBay Product ID (ePID)242843315
Product Key Features
Book TitleVought F4u Corsair
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicAviation / History, Models, Military / Aviation
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, History, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorMartin W. Bowman
Book SeriesImages of War Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsIf you are interested in an primer of this story and the men who flew the Corsair, read this paperback., well written and researched, not to mention the excellent photographs showing operational aircraft of the period, It's well written and researched, not to mention the excellent photographs showingoperational aircraft of the period...
Dewey Decimal623.7464
SynopsisFirst 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.Production began in 1941, not only by Vought but also by Goodyear and Brewster, and the F4U entered service with the US Navy in September 1942. 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 remained 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.This comprehensive new book combines technical information and detailed development history with a fascinating combat history told, in many cases, by the Second World War and Korean War pilots themselves. Well researched, readable and illustrated with scores of rare and previously unpublished photographs, The Vought F4U Corsair is the perfect book for any fan of the 'bent wing bird'., First flown in 1940, the Vought F4U Corsair instantly became the fastest fighter in the world and the fastest US aircraft of any description. The F4U entered service with the US Navy in 1942 and came to be extensively used from land and sea.
LC Classification NumberUG1242.F5
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- 17 Nov, 2023
One of the U.S.A. longest used aircraft
Images of war books are the Best source of Photos & Info avilable today. Book is a gift , so I have not read it. I am sure he will enjoy it for the MANY photos. He only builds 1/48 Piston airplanes models of WW2Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 26 Jan, 2025
brif history of F4U and nice photos
I enjoy airplanes avd this is a nice overview of the F4U corsair and it's many uses. Many excellent photosVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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