Warbird fans ought to love this one. Two U.S. Navy World War II carrier-based fighters square off over the blue Pacific.
The F4U Corsair was a Marine Corps favorite, one of the fastest fighters of the era. It's gull wing makes it distinctive in appearance.
The F8F Bearcat didn't quite make it into combat. It was on its way aboard USS Langley when V-J Day came. The Bear was the latest of a trio of single-engine Grumman fighters to go aboard carriers in World War II.
So, pilots--don your parachutes and "Mae West" life vests. Man your planes, start your engines, and get ready to launch.
In this corner, flying off USS Intrepid, the F4U. In this corner, flying off USS Lexington, the F8F. May the best pilot and plane win.
Who might that be?
2007-10-29
18:28:28
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Warren D
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