F4U-4 Corsair VMF-222 Die-Cast Model

Flown by pilot Kenneth A. Walsh, 21 victory ace.

Scoring his 21st and final aerial victory, this F4U-4 Corsair was piloted by Lt. Col. Kenneth A. Walsh during 1945 over Okinawa, Japan. Receiving the Medal of Honor from president Franklin D. Roosevelt during previous year, Walsh was an inspiration to his comrades with valiant leadership and daring maneuvers. Decorated with more than two-dozen victory markings on the port side fuselage, this aircraft was his final Corsair before shifting to transport duties over Korea. Retiring from service in 1962 with a full Marine Corps career, Walsh left behind an undying legacy from WWII.

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Deployed or retracted landing gear
• Open or closed canopy with pilot figurine
• Folded or open wing configurations
• Display stand included
• Measures 8.25”l with a 10.25” wingspan at 1:48 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Fulfilling the need for a carrier-based fighter, the Vought F4U Corsair was introduced in 1942 as the primary aircraft of US Navy and Marine pilots. Built around the massive Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine and massive propeller, it was difficult to handle but well-armed with six 0.50cal machine guns. Reaching speeds up to 400 mph, it could quickly catch up to enemy aircraft, dictating engagements and creating many aces over the Pacific. Additionally, pilot Charles A. Lindbergh demonstrated the Corsair’s impressive underwing capacity with up to 4,000 lbs. of bombs, which he deployed on Wotje Atoll. Produced between 1942 and 1952, a total of 12,582 examples were made between the facilities of Vought, Goodyear, and Brewster.