this Shuttleworth Series An exciting addition was announced to the 2025 flight lineup – Flying Legend’s combat-experienced F4U-5NL CORSAIR will return to the UK and make its debut at Shuttleworth during the two days of the event.
Against picturesque background of Bedfordshire 2025 Flight Festival Committed to an unforgettable weekend full of exciting aerial exhibitions, rich aviation history and family-friendly entertainment. As always, the event is designed to celebrate extraordinary achievements in the past and present, and perform breathtakingly in the sky. In addition to the amazing air display, the festival will offer a variety of activities for a variety of events of all ages, including active parades, funfairs, delicious food and drink options, and interactive discovery areas designed to attract and educate visitors. Click here Tickets.
The featured Corsair was built from the winter F4U-5NL night fighter and rolled down on the production line in Dallas, Texas on December 31, 1950. In May 1951, it was assigned to Naval Compound Squadron 3 (VC-3) and was given the tail code “NP”. By early 1952, the aircraft had been transported to Japan and transferred to Marine Support Squadron 1 (MWSS-1) of the United States Marine Corps. A few weeks later, on February 20, 1952, it joined the legendary “Flying Nightmares” VMF-513 (N), a naval squadron known for its night attack missions in South Korea. At that time, the VMF-513 used the aircraft to run about 15 F4U-5NL tight boats. 124541 – They are among them, making them the real combat veterans of the Korean War. Click here Complete history.
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