US NAVY VF-17  "WHITE 15" F4U-1A CORSAIR

Category: WWII US Military Aircraft

Note:    F4U-1A Corsair "White 15", VF-17, Ondonga, November 1943 ~ Lt. Daniel G. Cunningham
Scale:    1:72
Box Size: 8.3"x 8.3"x 2.8"
Wing Span:    6 Approx.  inches

Item Number:  DRW50137                                                                                                                                                                Price: $26.95

Main Features:
- Accurate F4U mold
- 1/72 authentic scale
- High quality diecast metal
- Historically accurate
- Removable missiles
- Detailed cockpit
- Open or Closed Canopy option
- Engraved panel lines
- Moveable flight control surfaces
- Rotating propeller
- Ready to display
- Display In Flight or In Landing Mode (stand included)
- Approximate dimensions: 5.6"L x 6.8"W x 2.7"H

About this aircraft:
The U.S. Navy Fighting Squadron, VF-17, was formed in Norfolk, Virginia, on January 1st, 1943. VF-17 was selected to fly the new gull-winged Vought Corsair F-4U-1 fighter with the “Jolly Roger” insignia representing their squad. With its twelve aces, VF-17 was one of the most successful naval squadrons in WWII. One ace from VF-17 was Lt. Daniel G Cunningham, who achieved seven kills in the Pacific theater. His aircraft, “White 15”, is the subject of Dragon Warbirds’ latest incarnation of the F-4U-1A.