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Oxford Diecast USMC VMF-512 Gilbert Islands 1945 Vought F4U-1d Corsair

Product Code: AC104
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£17.95

Another great story lies behind the latest Chance Vought F-4U 1D Corsair that has just flown into the 1:72 scale Oxford Aviation World War II airfield.

The Vought F-4U Corsair was a single seater American fighter aircraft which saw service primarily in World War II. It was designed as a carrier-based machine and the F4U-1D version was an upgrade to carry a payload of rockets carried on permanent launching rails, as well as twin pylons for bombs or drop tanks. These modifications caused extra drag, but the additional fuel carried by the two drop tanks would still allow the aircraft to fly relatively long missions despite heavy loads. Other initial Vought Corsair design problems led to revised shorter wings being adopted to fit the limited hanger accommodation on board. Also a clear view cockpit canopy and the improved height of the pilot seat gave essential added visibility. Our Oxfords model incorporates the physical refinements of the F-4U- 1D variant.

The aircraft carrier USS Gilbert Islands was a Commencement-Bay class escort carrier of the US Navy. She was diverted from manoeuvres off Hawaii in April 1945 and deployed with an escort carrier force whose task was to close Okinawa. Aboard were her fleet of Vought F-4U Corsairs and the US Marine Corps VMF-512 Squadron. The USS Gilbert Islands arrived off the coast of Okinawa in May and during the ensuing Battle of Okinawa. VMF-512 aircraft blasted and strafed concrete dugouts, troop concentrations, ammunition and fuel dumps. Then they helped neutralize outlying Japanese airfields and installations. The squadron remained carrier based and at the end of the War, as part of the post-war drawdown of forces, VMF-512 was decommissioned on 10 March 1946.

'The Mad Cossack' was No. 26 in the Corsair fleet which took part in the Okinawa raid and was so named because of the white nose art. The art is printed on both sides of the front fuselage and the No. 26 appears in white on the edge of the engine cowling and on the upright tail fin. The aircraft body colour is a rich midnight blue and the printed decoration is all finished in white. The cockpit is moulded in green inside the bubble enhanced canopy.

Although not a lot is known about the pilots who flew 'The Mad Cossack', one was Lt Ron Spjeldet, who lived until he was 93 years old and went on to fight in the Korean War in the early 1950s.

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    PB
    02/08/2024
    Paul B.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I recommend this product

    Beautiful model

    This is another beautifully detailed Oxford model. The color and insignia are superb. And as usual the service was second to none.

    MD
    09/12/2023
    MRS D.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I recommend this product

    Lovely Item

    Received. Its a lovely looking plane. Our Grandson will be over the moon with it on Christmas Day. He loves planes. Thank you.

    JT
    20/09/2023
    Jim T.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I recommend this product

    Great model

    Excellent model at a great price. My grandson loved it! Thank you

    JT
    20/09/2023
    Jim T.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I recommend this product

    Great model

    Excellent model at a great price. My grandson loved it! Thank you

    DJ
    18/07/2023
    David J.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I recommend this product

    Corsair model

    Excellent model. Good detail for this scale

    ER
    14/11/2022
    Edward R.
    Canada Canada
    I recommend this product

    Corsair

    Item arrived as promised. Need more ww2 aircraft to purchase.

    JB
    06/07/2022
    Jeanette B.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I recommend this product

    Excellent

    Bought for my son's birthday. He is very happy

    PE
    01/04/2022
    Paul E.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I recommend this product

    Oxford Diecast USMC VMF-512 Gilbert Islands 1945 Vought F4U-1d Corsair

    Great model looks good on my display with my other Oxford Models. Well made and detailing very good.

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    GJ
    07/02/2022
    Gerard J.
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I recommend this product

    Top Quality & Improved Shipping Overseas

    It has not been easy to get these diecast models overseas and they are really great quality too. Shipping from the UK has improved now that they are able to provide tracking details. Previously there was no such service for overseas buyers! Thanks for making these available and to also give me the peace of mind to know where and when the product has arrived in New Zealand!

    MB
    07/01/2022
    Marco B.
    Switzerland Switzerland

    Recurring Client

    Excellent product �