USMC US Navy F4U Corsair Patch WWII Black Sheep Korean War Pappy Boyington CAS

Description

Beautiful USMC/USN F4U
Corsair patch.
3.5 inches across.  This patch is a reproduction of the patch produced by the Corsair manufacturer during WWII.  An original would cost hundreds of dollars and would be very difficult to find.
Development of the F4U Corsair began in early 1938, headed-up by Vought Aircraft’s Chief Engineer, Rex Biesel. By May 1940, Vought had produced a prototype; the new fighter’s inverted gull wings gave the aircraft an unmistakably recognizable face when viewed head-on, and were designed to provide ground clearance for the massive 13-foot propeller. On the Corsair’s maiden flight, she broke the speed record for a single-seat fighter aircraft by exceeding 400 miles per hour in level flight. The Navy was sold on the speedy fighter and ordered Vought to begin production. Nearly 13,000 examples would be produced by the end of the F4U’s production run in 1952.
The F4U Corsair entered combat in 1943, and gave Allied naval aviators a winning edge against their opponents. Renowned for its speed, ruggedness, and firepower, the Corsair excelled as both a fighter and an attack aircraft in support of ground forces. The F4U-4, with its more powerful engine, was the last Corsair variant to see service during World War II.
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Very nice Corsair patches. Shipped very quickly. Would not hesitate to buy from this seller again."
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Beautiful new patch. Shipped fast & well. Very happy! A+++++"
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