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Navy Corsair Was A Fighting Machine

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PAUL161

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2d Lt Alton Frasers F-1 Corsair after an engagement! This one brought him back safely, even so, he probably had his hands full!
2nd Lt Alton Frazers Fg-1D after an engagement.jpg


Not much left of it, probably saved for parts. :unsure:
 
Designed and first built by United Aircraft (Chance-Vought) in Connecticut!
 
Had his hands full and likely his pants too.
 
I'm thinking this is a perfect exhibit of the principle which states that anything can in fact fly when enough horsepower is applied. Not to mention a fantastic tribute to both pilot skill and engineering/design.
 
If you notice, even his canopy is missing! :eek:
 
He was engaged with a Japanese N1J2-k -J fighter over Okinawa, as we know he made it back, the other guy, I don't think so!(y)
 
My grandad was a big fan of the Corsair. He said it possessed a terrific air frame and it was one of his favorite aircraft from his days of working on them.
 
waltesefalcon said:
My grandad was a big fan of the Corsair. He said it possessed a terrific air frame and it was one of his favorite aircraft from his days of working on them.
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I wish I could have net your granddad Walter. Could probably talked for hours.
 
Paul, I'm sure that you two would have gotten along well. If you'd been a couple of years older you probably would have met him. The Norman naval air station was his last duty post in 53.
 
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