Hobby Master 1/48 F4U-4 Corsair BuNo 97380 Captain Phillip C. Delong VMF-312 USS Bataan April 1951
1/48 F4U-4 Corsair BuNo 97380 Captain Phillip C. Delong VMF-312 USS Bataan April 1951 by Hobby Master delivers a detailed die-cast replica of a Korean War fighter for aviation collectors and military aircraft enthusiasts.
Featuring:
- Historical Aircraft: Depicts F4U-4 Corsair BuNo 97380 flown by Captain Phillip C. Delong of VMF-312.
- Authentic Markings: Represents the aircraft aboard USS Bataan in April 1951 during the Korean War.
- Collector Display: Includes a pilot figure, removable armament, optional landing gear positions and a display stand.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 21.0 cm
- Width: 25.4 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: 1/48
- Manufacturer: Hobby Master
- Model: F4U-4 Corsair BuNo 97380 Captain Phillip C. Delong VMF-312 USS Bataan April 1951
- Parts count: Not specified
- Material: Die-cast metal with plastic components
- Assembly: Not required
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Pilot Figures: Included
Perfect for: WWII and Korean War aviation collectors, 1/48 scale aircraft displays, military history enthusiasts and fans of the Vought F4U Corsair.
Why this kit matters
The Vought F4U-4 Corsair was a later development of the famous Corsair fighter. It entered US Navy and Marine Corps service after the Second World War and remained an important carrier-based fighter-bomber during the Korean War, where its ability to carry weapons and operate at low level made it well suited to ground attack missions.
BuNo 97380 is associated with Captain Phillip C. Delong and Marine Fighter Squadron VMF-312 aboard USS Bataan in April 1951. The aircraft represents the Corsair's continued combat service after the Second World War, when piston-engined aircraft such as the F4U-4 operated alongside the newer generation of jet fighters.
How to use it
This is a pre-assembled die-cast aircraft model. No paint, glue or modelling tools are required. Place it on the supplied display stand and display it proudly at home or in your collection cabinet.
This is a pre-assembled die-cast model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.