Due April 2012

• 1/48 scale pre-finished.
• Straight wing section can be removed and replaced with a section
• that makes it look like the wings are folded, no hinges.
• Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.
• Professionally painted.
• All markings pad applied for superb results.
• Canopy slides open.
• Comes with a pilot that can be removed.
• Comes with display stand.
• Landing gear is fully retractable and can be displayed up or down.
• Extremely sought after by collectors.

The Vought F4U Corsair was literally built around the Pratt & Whitney 2,000 HP radial engine.
The engine was so massive and produced so much energy that a Hamilton Standard 13 feet 4
inch propeller, the largest of WWII, was required. The F4U was the first American fighter aircraft
to exceed 400 MPH. The Corsair was referred to by the Japanese as “Whispering Death” and
became a legend in its own time. This aircraft was one of the most distinctive designs with it
bent wings making it an icon.


Born Ira Cassius Kepford he joined the USN Reserve in August 1941 and was accepted as an
Aviation Cadet in April 1942. On November 5, 1942 Kepford earned his wings and commission
as Ensign, USNR. In January 1943 he was assigned to the Fighting Squadron 17 the famous
"Jolly Rogers," until March 1944. He then transferred to the VF-84 until December 1944 when he
once more transferred, this time to the staff of Commander Fleet Air, West Coast. In May, 1945
he was promoted to Lieutenant and left active duty on November 7, 1945 to return to the USNR.
When he retired in June 1956 he was a Lieutenant Commander. Flying his F4U-1 Corsair
Kepford became an Ace with 16 confirmed victories and 1 unconfirmed.