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article VF-84 & USS Bunker Hill CV-17, 1944–1945: Corsairs, Hellcats, Helldivers & AvengersUSS Bunker Hill CV-17 became one of the most famous American aircraft carriers of the Pacific War. During 1944 and 1945, its flight …

article Historical Origins of the A-7E Corsair II “OLYMPOS” Bu.No.160616The A-7E Corsair II Bu.No.160616 (MSN E540) is one of the most recognizable and beloved aircraft in the history of the Hellenic Air Force, combining the …

article Vought F4u-1A Corsair “Big Hog” (BuNo 17649) – The Personal Aircraft of Lt. Cdr. John T. “Tommy” BlackburnThe Corsair That Became the Symbol of the “Jolly Rogers  VF-17”Few aircraft of the Second World War …

F4u-1 Birdcage Corsair VF-17 “Jolly Rogers” The First U.S. Navy Squadron to Adopt the Tricolor Camouflage – A Historical and Photographic Analysis

WWII Pacific Aircraft Graveyards reveal the forgotten Allied aircraft abandoned across the Pacific during World War II. Explore rare historical photographs, authentic weathering techniques, and scale modeling references for historically accurate dioramas.

article Goodyear F2G Super CorsairThe Ultimate Evolution of the CorsairFew piston-engined fighters have inspired as much fascination as the Goodyear F2G Super Corsair. Combining the proven airframe of the legendary Vought F4U Corsair with the …

article Captured F6F-5 Hellcat Yo-801: The Imperial Japanese Navy’s Evaluation FighterAmong all American aircraft captured during the Pacific War, few are as fascinating as the Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat BuNo 71441. Unlike most Allied aircraft recovered …

article SBD Dauntless “White C 46” – A Modeler’s Guide to Paint Fading and Wartime WearThe Douglas SBD Dauntless remains one of the most iconic aircraft of the Second World War. Known for delivering the …

article GOODYEAR FG-1A “091” & “092”: THE EXPERIMENTAL BUBBLE-CANOPY CORSAIRS THAT SHAPED THE SUPER CORSAIRThe story of the Vought Corsair is often told through the legendary combat achievements of the F4U-1A, F4U-1D, and the mighty …

article XF4U-1 Corsair Prototype (Bu.No.1443) — The Prototype That Created a LegendSome aircraft were built to serve.Others were built to change the rules.The XF4U-1 Corsair Bu.No.1443 belongs to the second category.Today, when someone looks at …