Vaught Corsair in warm light.
One of the flight deck fighters.
Served in WW2 from 1943 to 1945 and played a major role in the war in the Pacific during that period.
Thereby providing air support and conducting dogfights.
A major role in this was in the Battle of Okinawa and Iwo Jima.
The Corsair was nicknamed "Whistling Death" due to its whistling tone;
Initially, the aircraft was only used later from flight deck ships because of its visibility and long nose.
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Passionate hobby photographer who strives for the best photos with less is more.
This in multiple genres.
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A special category there are horses, but as fine..
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