Corgi Aviation Archive Vought F4U-1 Corsair USMC VMF-213 "Dauphe C" Cupp AA33001

Description: Welcome to my listing for a superb and desirable 1/72 Scale Corgi Aviation Vought F4U Corsair this is AA33001. This superb 1st Corgi release represents the mount of the USN original Corsair aces. James Cupp. Future ace Cupp was assigned to USMC VMF-213 “Hell Hawks”, & flew White 7 “Daphne C”, from USS Essex CV-9, during the battle for the Solomon Island’s 1943. The aircraft No.02580 bears four kill marks representing Cupp's victories claimed on the 17th in this F-4U1B Part of the first generation of Corgi releases this massively underrated diecast classic represents White 7 an early corsair. She sports a superb early war USMC pacific scheme of single tone grey blue topsides, with grey undersides, this is offset by the unit tactical markings in white. Not limited and given its nearly 20 years old this model suffered by nature of its packaging and is a rare and desirable model. Model Is new, has not been displayed, all accessories present she is as new / mint 10/10, Box is 7.5++/10, shelf wear and 2 x Sticker marks. Bought and stored, all accessories included, I will consider reasonable offers. One of a number of Rare, limited or interesting releases I'm putting up for sale over the next few days. I will happily combine postage, answer questions or provide additional images International offers welcomed, the E-Bay system used but I can and will quote for other methods if it suits Vought F4U Corsair In March of 1943, VMF-213 arrived in the Solomons, equipped with Wildcats, but re-equipped with Corsairs before entering combat. With 13 kills, Captain Cupp was one of the highest scoring aces of this outfit. Cupp claimed his first two kills (a "Betty" and a "Zero") in this aircraft on 15th July 1943 during his second tour. The aircraft wears a white 7 in place of the previous number just forward of the national insignia. The old style black 13 is still faintly visible under the canopy and on the cowl. The aircraft bears four kill marks representing Cupp's next victories claimed on the 17th in F-4U1B No.02580. He was shot down on the 18th September and after bailing out he was picked up by the Americans and spent 18 months in hospital undergoing 14 operations. 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.

Price: 23.74 GBP

Location: Tadley, Hampshire

End Time: 2024-12-14T15:45:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 36.62 GBP