The Vought F4U was the best carrier based fighter of WW2. 12,571
aircraft were built and downed 2,140 enemy aircraft for the loss of only
189 Corsairs. It was developed early in 1938 for the US Navy. The
designer, Tex Beisel, worked on the principle of the largest engine in
the smallest airframe. Britain received 2012 of the type.
This book contains the world famous color profiles created by Dave
Windle of the type in different operational modes, configurations and
color schemes. Martin Bowman has written detailed descriptions and
photographs to create the perfect enthusiasts reference.