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Warbirds - F-4U Corsair 1/72 F4U-1D Corsair "White Arrow #107", VF-84 The Wolf Gang, USS Bunker Hill This detailed Corsair carries the markings of an aircraft from the U.S. Navy’s VF-84 operating from the USS Bunker Hill carrier. Its markings include a large white arrow on the tail, and a yellow cowling. Main Features: - Accurate F4U mold - 1/72 authentic scale - High quality diecast metal - Historically accurate - Removable missiles - Detailed cockpit - Opening/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 VF-84: During 1944, there were actually two "Jolly Rogers" squadrons in the US Navy. While VF-17 remained as the official "Jolly Rogers," another squadron with the same name entered the Pacific theatre as well. Created by former VF-17 members who were transferred to this new squadron after their first tour, Fighting 84 was officially named "The Wolf Gang." However, because so many members of Fighting 84 were ex-Fighting 17 members, the group came to see themselves as the true "Jolly Rogers." Indeed, there was an official attempt made to secure the "Jolly Rogers" name, given that the original VF-17 had been disestablished at that time. However, the Navy had re-commissioned VF-17 shortly before Hedrick's attempt, and so the request was denied. Ironically, ten years after Fighting 84's disestablishment in 1945, another Fighting 84 would be formed which would adopt the official "Jolly Rogers" name 4 years after their formation. This squadron would go on to adorn their aircraft with the skull-&-crossbones for nearly forty years. About the F4U-1D Corsair: In 1942 production of the Corsair began, a lightweight fighter paired with the most powerful engine then available. It was used successfully as a carrier-based fighter bomber by the US Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War 2. It had a distinctive front profile with its inverted gull-wings, necessary to give enough ground clearance for the large propeller. This A total of 12,681 Corsairs were produced. About the USS Bunker Hill (CV-17): USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, nicknamed "Holiday Express" for her many attacks launched around the end of the year. Bunker Hill received the Presidential Unit Citation for the period 11 November 1943 to 11 May 1945. In addition, she received 11 battle stars for her World War II service.