F4U-4 Corsair White 13 Capt. Kenneth Walsh (21 kills) VMF-222 Okinawa 1945 in 1:48 scale
This is the F4U-4 Corsair White 13 Capt. Kenneth Walsh (21 kills) VMF-222 Okinawa 1945 in 1:48 scale by Hobby Master.
The F4U‑4 Corsair “White 13,” flown by Capt. Kenneth Walsh of VMF‑222 “Flying Deuces” over Okinawa in 1945, was a potent blend of power, prowess, and personality. Driving a massive Pratt & Whitney R‑2800 engine and the WWII-era’s largest propeller, this “Whistling Death” delivered blistering speed—over 400 mph—and devastating armament to dominate aerial combat. Walsh, one of the Marine Corps’ top aces with 21 confirmed kills, scored his final victory flying this aircraft, underscoring its battlefield impact. Unique for its distinctive nose art and status as a final‑war-production variant, “White 13” stood apart with its exceptional performance, pilot legacy, and symbolic role in the closing chapter of Corsair combat operations.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The F4U‑4 Corsair “White 13,” flown by Capt. Kenneth Walsh of VMF‑222 “Flying Deuces” over Okinawa in 1945, was a potent blend of power, prowess, and personality. Driving a massive Pratt & Whitney R‑2800 engine and the WWII-era’s largest propeller, this “Whistling Death” delivered blistering speed—over 400 mph—and devastating armament to dominate aerial combat. Walsh, one of the Marine Corps’ top aces with 21 confirmed kills, scored his final victory flying this aircraft, underscoring its battlefield impact. Unique for its distinctive nose art and status as a final‑war-production variant, “White 13” stood apart with its exceptional performance, pilot legacy, and symbolic role in the closing chapter of Corsair combat operations.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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