The Corsair legend is that it was too mean for the Navy so they gave it to the Marines. Here's the real story. The initial carrier-landing qualifications for the Chance Vought F4U Corsair were a ...

During World War II, many Japanese regarded America’s Vought F4U Corsair fighter aircraft ... However, problems with the Corsair’s carrier landings led to the aircraft being overshadowed ...

A VMF 222 Corsair catches some rays on Green Island while a ground crewman catches up on his reading. During World War II, it was my honor to fly F4U Corsairs with the Marine Corps (VMF 222 ...