F4U-4 Corsair "Tokyo Raid" VMF-222 Awase 1945 1:48

The Vought F4U-4 Corsair “Tokyo Raid,” flown by Captain Kenneth Walsh of Marine Fighter Squadron VMF-222 at Awase, Okinawa, in 1945, represents the rugged power and combat legacy of one of the U.S. Marine Corps’ most celebrated fighter aircraft. The Corsair was instantly recognizable by its distinctive inverted gull wings, designed to accommodate its large propeller while keeping the landing gear relatively short and sturdy. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine, the F4U-4 delivered exceptional speed, climbing performance, and heavy firepower from six .50-caliber machine guns. Captain Kenneth Walsh was a highly decorated Marine aviator and Medal of Honor recipient, famous for his achievements flying the Corsair during the Pacific War. During his return to combat in 1945, Walsh served with VMF-222 in the Philippines and Okinawa, eventually recording his 21st aerial victory on June 22, 1945, when he shot down a Japanese kamikaze aircraft.

F4U-4 Corsair "Tokyo Raid" VMF-222 Awase 1945 in 1:48 scale by Hobby Master.

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