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F4U 1-A for CFS2 and CFS3

Aeroplane Heaven chose the F4U1-A as the subject for the Sim-Outhouse combat series because this model best represents most people’s idea of what a “Corsair” was. Aces like Boyington and Kepford flew various models but the F4U1-A was the mount for their more famous kills.

Those who know their way around repainting Combat Flight Simulator 2 models will find a host of texture references freely available, to make up their own particular favourite aircraft and as we have kept everything relatively simple, the skin panels on the AH model are easy to follow and we encourage SOH members to create a library of skins and make them available to all fans of this great aeroplane.

For the braver souls, “alternative” dds skins can always be applied, with care. Back up your originals first!

These models are available in Part 1. of the full Corsair release from Aeroplane Heaven.

Aircraft depicted:

VF-17 No. 29 Lt. Ira “IKE” Kepford.

Vought F4U_1A was the second major improvement model. A new bubble canopy improved pilot's vision, a slightly bigger powerplant and water injection assisted in performance. This model saw extensive service in the Pacific with both the Navy and Marines.This aircraft depicts the mount of Ira "Ike" Kepford. In his five months of combat duty, Ira Kepford earned two Navy Crosses, the Gold Star, the Silver Star, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Air Medal, Unit Commendation to VF-17, and the American Defense Service Medal.16 victories.

BH2 “Q” An F4U of the British Royal Navy. (CFS2 skin only)

VMF-214 “Lucybelle” (or Lulubelle depending on which version of the story you believe!) Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington was perhaps the Pacific War's most flambouyant flier.Commanding officer of the infamous VMF214 "Black Sheep" Squadron, his personal war tally was 22 aircraft which included those claimed in the famous "Flying Tigers" in Indo-China.

VMF- 422 “White 8” flown by Lt. Stout. The white tapes around the forward cowling were an attempt to keep fuel fumes from leaking into the cockpit.

VMF-217 “850” of the"Wild Hares" stationed on Guam in September 1944

RNZAF “40” Many countries flew the Corsair into combat, including the Royal New Zealand Navy and Airforce. The red centre spot was removed from the familiar allied aircraft markings in order to avoid confusion with the Japanese red "meatball" and thus avoid mistaken fire from friendly aircraft and ground troops.

Thanks Airplane Heaven From The Staff @ SOH