Vought F4U Corsair Maj. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, VMF 214 "Black Sheep" US Marines 1/72 Scale Diecast Metal Model by Militaria

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1:72 Scale  Diecast Metal  - Vought F4U Corsair Maj. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, VMF 214 "Black Sheep" US Marines  – Length: 6"  Wingspan: 7”

This model is a single seat airplane. The cockpit is glue shut. It has no pilot figure included. The landing gear is optional and can be attached or omitted to display the model in in-flight configuration. The covers for the wheel wells are included. A display stand is included.

Accessories for the wings and fuselage are included.

This is not a toy. Recommended for 15 and older.

The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A.

Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (December 4, 1912 – January 11, 1988) was an American combat pilot who was a United States Marine Corps fighter ace during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. A Marine aviator with the Pacific fleet in 1941, Boyington joined the "Flying Tigers" (1st American Volunteer Group) of the Republic of China Air Force and saw combat in Burma in late 1941 and 1942 during the Second Sino-Japanese War.