Vought F4U-5NL Corsair

The Vought F4U Corsair was developed during the Second World War as a carrier-based fighter-bomber aircraft and entered service with the US Navy in 1944. Its unique gull wing was a necessity to allow its large propellers to clear the ground, it also meant the aircraft could carry a relatively heavy ground attack payload for its period. Flown by both the Americans and British during the war, the Corsair found its fame flying with the US Marine Corps from austere island airfields in support of troops in combat. The type continued to serve with distinction during the Korean War, where one was credited with shooting down a MiG-15 jet fighter.  

The example flown by Flying Legends GmbH is the last airworthy survivor of the Korean War where it served with VMF-513 “Flying Nightmares” of the US Marine Corps who today train pilots to fly the F-35B and have been redesignated VMFAT-502. 

Flying Legends GmbH will be sending Corsair D-FCOR to participate in this year’s static display as part of our ‘Fighter Meet’ theme. 

Photo Credit: Glenn Stanley