Hobby Master HA8212b 1:48 F4U-1D 1st Lt. Dean Caswell USMC VMF-221 USS Bunker Hill Okinawa 1945

Hobby Master HA8212b 1:48 F4U-1D 1st Lt. Dean Caswell USMC VMF-221 USS Bunker Hill Okinawa 1945

The Vought F4U Corsair was literally built around the Pratt & Whitney 2,000 HP radial engine. 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.

Dean Caswell was assigned to the USMC VMF-221. On April 28, 1945 a 6-aircraft Corsair flight from VMF-221 was operating from the USS Bunker Hill in the vicinity of Okinawa when they encountered approximately 30 Japanese aircraft. The Japanese were trying to stop the U.S. landings on Okinawa. 1st Lt., Dean Caswell and group immediately attacked and Caswell scored 3 victories and 1 probable, this action turned back the Japanese attack. In WWII Caswell had 7 victories and did two tours in Korea and time in Vietnam.

• 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