Hobby Master HA8206 1:48 F4U-1D Lt.Cdr. Roger Hedrick VF-84 White 167 USS Bunker Hill 1945

Hobby Master HA8206 1:48 F4U-1D Lt.Cdr. Roger Hedrick VF-84 White 167 USS Bunker Hill 1945

The engine was so massive and produced so much energy that a Hamilton Standard 13 feet 4 inch propeller, the largest of WWII, was required. The F4U was the first American fighter aircraft to exceed 400 MPH. The Corsair was referred to by the Japanese as “Whispering Death” and became a legend in its own time. This aircraft was one of the most distinctive designs with it bent wings making it an icon.

On May 1, 1944 a new squadron was formed and designated VF-84 “Wolf Gang” the USN’s first day-fighter Corsair squadron. It was composed mostly of former VF-17 veterans and Lt. Cdr. Roger Hedrick former X/O of VF-17 was appointed the C/O. Later Hedrick assumed the job of the air group’s commanding officer of VF-84. While flying from the USS Bunker Hill on February 25, 1945 Roger Hedrick destroyed 2 Franks and a Zero bringing his record to 12 aircraft destroyed and 4 damaged.

Hobby Master 1:48 F4U-1D HA8206

• 1/48 scale pre-finished
• Straight wing section can be removed and replaced with a section that makes it look like the wings are folded, no hinges
• Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic
• Professionally painted
• All markings pad applied for superb results
• Canopy slides open
• Comes with a pilot that can be removed
• Comes with display stand
• Option to easily remove the landing gear and cover the openings with doors