In 1944-46 I saw hundreds of Corsairs roll out the Stratford factory plant doors and take off. Even then, as a kid, I knew I would never forget the roar of a F4U, my No. 1.
My father was chief electrical inspector at Chance Vought.
I recently watched a History Channel documentary on The Black Sheep Squadron on YouTube. Pappy Boyington and his guys flew Corsairs and racked up quite an impressive and distinguished kill record.
The one thing about the Corsair though was landings. It must have been a handful given the way the plane is designed.