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Vought F4 Corsair: Carrier and Land-Based Fighter (Profiles of Flight) Kindle Edition

by Dave Windle (Author), Martin W. Bowman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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 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.
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    Profiles of Flight
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    103 pages
  3. Language
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    Pen & Sword Aviation
  5. Publication date
    December 13, 2011
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About the Author

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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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DN5U7L6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Aviation (December 13, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 12.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 103 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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  • Charles Benner
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2013
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    This book is an informative book of the operational history of the Corsair. It is a little more brief in the photos than I would expected, but overall the book is a nice addition to my aviation literature collection.
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  • Jim Bitz
    2.0 out of 5 stars Hard to follow
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2020
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    While the book had a lot if info it was sometimes difficult to follow. For the WWII sections it was constantly switching from squadron or country. The Korean war part provided the most interesting info that has been ignored to some degree
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  • Ned Middleton
    4.0 out of 5 stars An informative introduction to this aircraft.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2011
    Another book in the `Profiles of Flight' series, this work provides an informative review of the history and all general elements of the Vought F4 Corsair for those who previously knew nothing whatsoever of this aircraft.

    At the outbreak of WW2 only four nations operated aircraft carriers - although France's only such vessel spent the entire war interned in a neutral port. The Royal Navy was the only navy to enter that war still flying small numbers of bi-planes (which took up far more space than single-wing aircraft which were able to fold those wings upwards) whereas the USA and Japan had already introduced far more powerful single-wing aircraft. As far as the US Navy was concerned, that conversion came about after a decision made in 1938 where it was decided to bring their carrier-based aircraft up to land-based performance levels. It was that requirement which led to the first prototypes of the Vought Corsair being designed around the most powerful aircraft engine of the day.

    This work provides a fascinating history of the Vought Corsair from those early beginnings right through the 14 years of production and all theatres of service - including WW2 and Korea, during which a staggering 12,582 aircraft were built. These include the 7 different versions; F4U-1, F4U-1A, FG-10, F4U-4, F4U-5NL, F4U-7 and F2G-1.

    Once again with this series of books, the work is well supported by a good selection of historical photographs throughout - including one which shows a surviving example of one which eventually flew with the Royal Navy. The book concludes with a fine selection of colour profiles by Dave Windle which depict 18 aircraft - mostly seen from both sides, in the various liveries of different Squadrons with which they served.

    Altogether, a most informative work which is well put together.

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  • Reprobate :)
    2.0 out of 5 stars Falls short.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2018
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    Most text, within the book, reads like a history of the conflicts where the Corsair was used. Very little said about the development of or the actual aircraft. Profile drawings are fine but are only side profile. Little here to justify the price so very disappointing.
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