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The Iconic F4U Corsair was Plagued by Troubles as a carrier aircraft but became the Primary USMC Fighter during WW II

Aviation History / Military Aviation

The Iconic F4U Corsair was Plagued by Troubles as carrier aircraft yet became Primary USMC Fighter during WWII

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Boyington Shot Down and the Zero-sen Pilot who claimed to have Shot Down his Corsair that sold its wares at Airshows next to Pappy’s Stall

Aviation History / Military Aviation

Boyington Shot Down and the Zero-sen Pilot who claimed to have Shot Down his Corsair that sold its wares at Airshows next to Pappy’s Stall

Dario Leone

Corsair pilot recalls the catastrophic engine failure his F4U-7 had during the filming of Baa Baa Black Sheep that ended the aircraft television career

Aviation History / Military Aviation

Corsair pilot recalls the catastrophic engine failure his F4U-7 had during the filming of Baa Baa Black Sheep that ended the aircraft television career

Dario Leone

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F4U-4 Vs Bf 109G-4 Vs Fw 190A-6 Vs P-51B: the US Navy test where the Corsair came out on top in all contests in terms of sheer combat

Aviation History / Military Aviation

F4U-4 Vs Bf 109G-4 Vs Fw 190A-6 Vs P-51B: the US Navy test where the Corsair came out on top in all contests in terms of sheer combat

Dario Leone

Did you know the six Corsairs flown in the pilot episode of Baa Baa Black Sheep were 60 percent of the world's airworthy Corsair population at that time?

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Did you know the six Corsairs flown in the pilot episode of Baa Baa Black Sheep were 60 percent of the world’s airworthy Corsair population at that time?

Dario Leone

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How “The Lone Eagle” Charles Lindbergh extended the range and performance of P-38 Lightning

Aviation History / Military Aviation

How “The Lone Eagle” Charles Lindbergh extended the range and performance of P-38 Lightning

Dario Leone

[Video] Black Sheep CO Gregory “Pappy” Boyington describes an aerial victory (his actual voice) for a radio broadcast from the war in the Pacific.

Aviation History / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

Boyington Shot Down, the “Black Sheep” search for Pappy and the disbandment of the original VMF-214

Dario Leone

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F4U Vs MiG-15: the story of how the WWII Corsair became a MiG Killer

Aviation History / MiG Killers / Military Aviation

F4U Corsair pilot recalls when he shot down a MiG-15 Jet during the Korean War

Dario Leone

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“There were times I tangled with a Zero at slow speed, one‑on‑one. I considered myself fortunate to survive a battle.” First Corsair Ace explains how to Fight a Zero‑sen with the F4U

Aviation History / Military Aviation

“There were times I tangled with a Zero at slow speed, one‑on‑one. I considered myself fortunate to survive a battle.” First Corsair Ace explains how to Fight a Zero‑sen with the F4U

Dario Leone

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[Video] Black Sheep CO Gregory “Pappy” Boyington describes an aerial victory (his actual voice) for a radio broadcast from the war in the Pacific.

Aviation History / Military Aviation

The day VMF-214 Black Sheep CO Gregory “Pappy” Boyington shot down three Zeros in 60 seconds

Dario Leone

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Corsair Vs Mustang: the US Navy test where the F4U outflew and outfought the P-51 in almost every area except range

Aviation History / Military Aviation

Corsair Vs Mustang: the US Navy test where the F4U outflew and outfought the P-51 in almost every area except range

Dario Leone

VMF-214 Black Sheep Veterans tell why Gregory “Pappy” Boyington was the best team leader they ever had

Aviation History / Military Aviation

VMF-214 Black Sheep Veterans tell why Gregory “Pappy” Boyington was the best team leader they ever had

Dario Leone

The story of when VMF-214 Black Sheep CO Gregory “Pappy” Boyington traded downed Zeros for 20 Cardinals baseball caps

Aviation History / Aviation Humor / Military Aviation

The story of when VMF-214 Black Sheep CO Gregory “Pappy” Boyington traded downed Zeros for 20 Cardinals baseball caps

Dario Leone

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From C******g in a glove aboard an F4U to declaring physiology emergency in an F-14: Diarrhea is fighter pilot's greatest fear. US Naval Aviator explains why.

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

From C******g in a glove aboard an F4U to declaring physiology emergency in an F-14: Diarrhea is fighter pilot’s greatest fear. Naval Aviator explains why.

Dario Leone

In 1945 USS Laffey destroyer was attacked by 22 kamikaze, was hit by 6 aircraft and 4 bombs. She survived, was repaired and reactivated.

Aviation History / Military Aviation / Naval Warfare

In 1945 USS Laffey destroyer was attacked by 22 kamikaze, was hit by 6 aircraft and 4 bombs. She survived, was repaired and reactivated.

The “accidental” arrival of the legendary F4U Corsair in the South Pacific and the story of Ken Walsh, the first man to become a “Corsair ace”

Aviation History / Losses and Aviation Safety

The story of how the iconic Vought F4U Corsair got the Nickname “Ensign Eliminator”

Dario Leone

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The story of “Lulubelle,” Pappy Boyington’s F4U Corsair Nose Art that Never was

Aviation History / Aviation Humor / Military Aviation

The story of “Lulubelle,” Pappy Boyington’s F4U Corsair Nose Art that Never was

Dario Leone

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