27/05/2026
🔊Corsair take off!🤯
VH-NQW is the world’s only airworthy F4U-1D Corsair. This 1944-built Chance Vought masterpiece—Bureau Number 82640—was meticulously restored to flying condition and proudly wears the markings of VF-10 “Grim Reapers,” a nod to its WWII heritage. Nicknamed “Whistling Death” by enemy forces, the Corsair earned its fearsome reputation in the Pacific Theatre with its distinctive gull-wing design, blistering speed, and formidable firepower. The F4U-1D variant, introduced in April 1944, featured a powerful R-2800-8W engine with water injection, which enhanced performance and enabled the aircraft to carry a heavier payload, including rockets and bombs. Today, VH-NQW captivates crowds at Australian airshows, Its presence is more than a spectacle—it’s a living tribute to aviation history and the brave pilots who once flew these legendary machines. See it on display at
