The F4U Corsair DVD Three films & 64 page F4U pilot's manual
* How to Fly the Vought F4U "Corsair" (1944, B&W, 20:30) "A
big, tough, shipboard fighter." This was the plane flown by Pappy
Boyington's infamous "Black Sheep" VMF-214 Marine squadron. Initially
rejected by they US Navy as a carrier fighter, it was loved by island
based Marine squadrons who found it to be both an excellent air
superiority fighter and outstanding ground support bomber, a trait much
prized and loved by the Corps. Known to Japanese pilots as "Whistling
Death" for good reason, the F4U had an amazing 11-1 kill ratio The
Corsair went on to perform with distinction through the Korean War and
for the French in Indochina.
* Offensive Fighter Tactics (1943, Color, 21:00)
( Unedited Full Length version)Learn the tactics US Navy fighter pilot's developed -- the hard way
--during the first two years of the War. Covers everything from
situational awareness & assessing enemy capabilities to one-on-one
dog fights and squadron tactics. Full of detailed illustrations &
examples. A must have for virtual combat pilots and World War II
fighter enthusiasts alike!
* Hook Down, Wheels Down (1968, Color & B&W, 55:00) This fine documentary was produced by the Department of the Navy to
celebrate the first 50 years of carrier based aviation, with an
emphasis on World War II operations. The Navy Archives were opened to
provide footage ranging from precarious landings on the old Langley, to
the Battle of the Coral Sea, to CVEs facing the Japanese at Leyte Gulf
and more. Along with some great Navy action, the highlight of the film
are the numerous interviews with famous naval aviators, including
George Gay, the only survivor at Midway from Torpedo Squadron 8, John
Thatch, who tells how he invented the famous "Thatch Weave," Gene
Valencia, a top USN ace, and Adm Wade McClusky, also of Midway fame.* The Saga of the Franklin (1945, Color,
24:00) This inspiring documentary shows how the gallant officers and
men of the carrier Franklin overcame incredible battle damage inflicted
by a devastating bomb hit to save their ship. Also contains rare and
informative color footage of late war F4U Corsair carrier ops and daily
life on board the ship.
* 64 page F4U Corsair pilot's manual in .pdf file format with photos, systems diagrams, performance charts, flight procedures & more.
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