Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA33005Vought F4U Corsair Diecast ModelUSN VF-84 Wolf Gang, "White 167", Roger Hedrick, USS Bunker Hill, February 1945 Limited Edition 5000 Pieces Worldwide 1:72 Scale Length Width Vought F4U Corsair 5.5" 6.75" In February 1945 the Central Pacific carrier Heel consisted of four large carriers, the Bennington, Wasp, Essex and Bunker Hill. Each carrier was equipped with two Marine Corsair squadrons whilst Bunker Hill also had the Navy's first day fighter Corsair squadron, VF-84, commanded by Lt. Cdr. Roger Hedrick. Hedrick commanded VF-84 until he assumed command of the Air Group following the death of the previous commander. In this aircraft he destroyed 2 Franks and a Zero on 25th February, bringing his final score to 12 aircraft destroyed and 4 damaged. It is as it appeared at the time having had its temporary yellow nose band painted over and the vertical arrow 'G' symbol.Vought F4U Corsair Designed to meet a US Navy requirement for a single-seat carrier based fighter, the F4U was first flown on May 29th, 1940. This versatile aircraft saw service with both the Navy and Marine Corps in WW II and in the Korean War. During its lifetime, the Corsair underwent numerous improvements such as a lengthened fuselage, a high visibility bubble-top canopy and folding inverted gull wings that provided

Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature: 

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
• Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
• Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
• Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.