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Vought F4 Corsair: Carrier and Land-Based Fighter
Dave Windle
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Description for Vought F4 Corsair: Carrier and Land-Based Fighter
Hardback. Num Pages: 70 pages, 30 colour profiles, 1 or 2 page each. 50 mono photos. BIC Classification: HBW; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 173 x 14. Weight in Grams: 450.
The 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 colour profiles created by Dave Windle of the type in different operational modes, configurations and colour schemes. Martin Bowman has written detailed descriptions and photographs to create the perfect enthusiasts reference.
The 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 colour profiles created by Dave Windle of the type in different operational modes, configurations and colour schemes. Martin Bowman has written detailed descriptions and photographs to create the perfect enthusiasts reference.
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
70
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848844087
SKU
V9781848844087
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-11
About Dave Windle
Dave Windle has gained the reputation of being Britain's most skilful creator of aircraft profiles. He draws upon his service with the RAF to maintain complete accuracy. Lives near Aberdeen. Martin Bowman is one of Britain's foremost aviation historians and has written many books and articles. He lives in Norwich.
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