| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N5215V |
| Alternate Serial: | 97286 |
| Military Code: | G-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought F4U Corsair |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought F4U/AU Corsair |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought F4U-4 Corsair |
| C/n (msn): | 9440 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| Aircraft Name: | Angel Of Okinawa |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Polk City - OrlampaMap |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: FA08 Other: - |
| Collection: | Fantasy of Flight |
| Photo Date: | 7 July 2024 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 792836 |
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"Angel of Okinawa" inside the hangar at Fantasy of Flight. Built in 1945, the aircraft was delivered to the USN as BuNo 97286. The F4U-4 was the last Corsair variant to see service in World War II. The armament was similar to the F4U-1D. It was powered by a 2,100 hp P&W R-2800-18W driving a thirteen-foot Hamilton Standard four blade propeller and featured a chin air scoop. This variant had a faster rate of climb and improved service ceiling. Corsairs earned their well-deserved sobriquet in the assault on Okinawa and defending USN's Fifth Fleet against tokko attacks by IJN's Fifth Air Fleet from Kyushu. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 March 2025, and has since been viewed 86 times. |