This is a repaint only for the Aeroplane Heaven Early Corsair and Megapack releases. This repaint depicts Vought F4U-1A Corsair Bu #17799 owned and operated by the Planes of Fame Museum, Chino, CA. This aircraft is actually the oldest Corsair currently flying. While it is known that this aircraft went to the Pacific, its combat assignment and record is not known. Based on its serial number, which places it right between several Black Sheep Squadron Corsairs, there is a chance it was part of the historic group. It was owned by MGM between 1960 and 1970, being used as a movie prop. Ed Maloney purchased the aircraft in 1970 and it has been with the Planes of Fame Museum ever since. The aircraft was also one of several Corsairs that were used in the TV series "Baa Baa Black Sheep." Its current paint scheme is that of what would have been a very rare paint scheme on a Corsair during WWII. Because the actual airplane is fitted with a D model canopy this repaint is meant to be installed into the D model folder though shows up under the F4U-1A designation.
by Bomber_12th (2007-07-19 21:44:29)
by Bomber_12th (2007-07-19 21:44:29)
