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The Vought F4U Corsair Debut

Feb 7, 2020 | The Vought F4U Corsair Debut

Development of the F4U Corsair began in early 1938, headed-up by Vought Aircraft’s Chief Engineer, Rex Biesel. By May 1940, Vought had produced a prototype; the new fighter’s inverted gull wings gave the aircraft an unmistakably recognizable face when viewed head-on,...