The Chance Vought F4U-1 Corsair is regarded by many as being the best radial engined powered aircraft coming out of of World War II.  It was considered the equal of the North American P-51 Mustang below 20,000 feet and superior to it at higher altitudes.  During World War II this primarily carrier based fighter was used by both the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.  During World War II the F4U Corsair sustained a kill ration of 13.3 to 1.  It was known as a rugged, fast and very maneuverable fighter that could act equally well as pure fighter and fighter-bomber.  It's unique "gull" wing came about as a solution to the need to lift the fighter up sufficient to allow the large four balded propeller to clear the ground.  The F4U Corsair served with the British Navy and Royal New Zealand Air Force during the latter stages of World War II.  This very successful fighter went on to be utilized during the Korean War.  In a similar manner to the North American P-51 Mustang, most Corsairs were finally retired from front line service during the late 1950s.  This older, out-of-production F4U-I Corsair model is molded in dark blue color plastic, is 12.5 inches when complete and comes with the following features: 1) Authentic United States Navy markings as seen on the F4U-1D Corsair displayed at the National Air And Space Museum; 2) Clear plastic sliding canopy; 3) Ccckpit with fine instrument panel detail; 4) Detailed twin row radial engine; 5) Optional position folding wings; 6) Optional pilot figure; 7) Optional position landing gear; 8) Recessed panel lines; 9) Removable engine cowling and 10) Illustrated assembly instructions.  The box is in like-new condition.  Never started & factory sealed.