F4U-1A Corsair 1/72 Die Cast Model Militaria Diecast (27299-42)

F4U-1A Corsair, Maj. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, VMF 214 1/72 Die Cast Model - Militaria Diecast (27299-42)

Features

• Model is approximately 5.5" long with a 6.75" wingspan
• Metal and plastic construction
• Optional position landing gear
• Realistic surface detail, panel lines and access panels
• Presentation stand included

The F4U Corsair was a legendary American fighter aircraft used primarily during World War II and the Korean War. Recognized by its distinctive inverted gull wings and powerful engine, the Corsair was fast, rugged, and heavily armed with six .50-caliber machine guns. Designed by Chance Vought, it excelled in both air-to-air combat and ground attack missions. With a top speed over 400 mph, it dominated Japanese aircraft in the Pacific Theater. Initially challenged by carrier landing difficulties, later modifications made it a key naval asset. The Corsair earned a fearsome reputation, becoming one of the most successful carrier-based fighters of its era.

Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington was a legendary U.S. Marine Corps fighter ace and commander of VMF-214, famously known as the "Black Sheep Squadron." A bold and charismatic leader, Boyington earned his nickname "Pappy" for being older than most of his pilots. Flying the F4U Corsair in the Pacific Theater during World War II, he led his squadron with daring tactics and fearless aggression. Between his time with the American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers) in China and VMF-214, Boyington was credited with 28 aerial victories, making him one of the top Marine aces of the war. In January 1944, he was shot down and captured by the Japanese, spending over a year as a prisoner of war. For his valor, he was awarded the Medal of Honor and Navy Cross. Boyington's legacy lives on as a symbol of fighter pilot courage, leadership under fire, and the fighting spirit of Marine aviation.