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De Agostini 1:72 F4U Corsair USN VF-17 Jolly Rogers Ira Kepford White 29

$ 17.92

Availability: 42 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Features: Unopened Box
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: China
  • Scale: 1:72
  • Theme: World War II Warbirds
  • Vehicle Type: Airplane
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: New
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Vehicle Make: Vought
  • Model: F4U Corsair
  • Material: Diecast Metal and Plastic
  • Recommended Age Range: 14+
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Brand: De Agostini World War II Warbirds
  • MPN: DAWF16_Diecast_Metal_Model_Airplane_Vought
  • Year of Manufacture: 2020

    Description

    De Agostini World War II Warbirds DAWF16
    Vought F4U Corsair Diecast Model
    USN VF-17 Jolly Rogers, White 29, Ira Kepford
    1:72 Scale
    Length
    Width
    Vought F4U Corsair
    5.5"
    6.75"
    Born Ira Cassius Kepford he joined the USN Reserve in August 1941 and was accepted as an Aviation Cadet in April 1942. On November 5, 1942 Kepford earned his wings and commission as Ensign, USNR. In January 1943 he was assigned to the Fighting Squadron 17 the famous "Jolly Rogers," until March 1944. He then transferred to the VF-84 until December 1944 when he once more transferred, this time to the staff of Commander Fleet Air, West Coast. In May, 1945 he was promoted to Lieutenant and left active duty on November 7, 1945 to return to the USNR. When he retired in June 1956 he was a Lieutenant Commander. Flying his F4U-1 Corsair Kepford became an Ace with 16 confirmed victories and 1 unconfirmed.
    Vought F4U Corsair
    Designed to meet a US Navy requirement for a single-seat carrier based fighter, the F4U was first flown on May 29th, 1940. This versatile aircraft saw service with both the Navy and Marine Corps in WW II and in the Korean War. During its lifetime, the Corsair underwent numerous improvements such as a lengthened fuselage, a high visibility bubble-top canopy and folding inverted gull wings that provided clearance for a large propeller. Its performance advantage, 400 mph capability, the ability to withstand punishment and six .50 Browning machine guns made the F4U a devastating weapon against aircraft, ground targets and ships.
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    De Agostini World War II Warbirds
    The De Agostini "Warbirds" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of World War II military aircraft in 1:72 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
    De Agostini "Warbirds" diecast airplanes feature:
    Diecast metal and plastic construction.
    Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
    Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
    Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
    © Copyright 2003-2021 The Flying Mule, Inc.