Starfighter Decals 1/72 F4U Bent Wing Birds Part 3 Decal First Look
by Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | March 2017 | Manufacturer | Starfighter Decals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | F4U Bent Wing Birds Part 3 | Scale | 1/72 |
| Set Number | 72-152 | Pros | Two subjects |
| Cons | Nothing noted | Skill Level | Basic |
| MSRP (USD) | $5.00 |
First Look
Starfighter Decals has released this pair of F4U-4 Corsairs from VF-32. When Ensign Brown was shot down and crash-landed on the Korean countryside, Lt.JG Hunder crash-landed his aircraft nearby to assist the wounded Brown. Unfortunately Brown was trapped in the cockpit wreckage and died before the rescue helicopter arrived. Ensign Brown was the first USN officer killed in the Korean War. Hunder received the Medal of Honor for his efforts while Brown was awarded the Distinguised Flying Cross.
This decal set provides markings for the following subjects:
- F4U-4, 82050, VF-32, K/203, USN, 1950, LtJG Thomas Hunder Jr, MOH
- F4U-4, 97231, VF-32, K/205 or K/217, USN, 1950, as flown by Ens. Jesse Brown, DFC
You can purchase these decals directly from Starfighter Decals on their website.
My sincere thanks to Starfighter Decals for this review sample!