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Did Canada operate F4U-4s or is it more of a "Corsair is a Corsair” thing? I'm not trying to cause problems; I'm just a bit ignorant about it and would love to know.
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There may be someone in Canada that has more info, but the Canadians definitely flew Corsairs in WWII. One pilot even won the VC flying one. I don't know if they had any -4's or higher Corsairs, but they certainly had the earlier versions with the 3 blade prop.
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Did Canada operate F4U-4s or is it more of a "Corsair is a Corsair” thing? I'm not trying to cause problems; I'm just a bit ignorant about it and would love to know.

But I'm very happy to hear this news, is really great! I hope in the next few years to be able to see them at Geneseo if VWC would be so kind!

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Canadians did fly Corsairs as part of the Royal Navy. Hampton Gray earned a VC while attack Japanese shipping. I have been told he is the only allied military person to be memorialized in Japan, in his case with a statue.

As for the "Corsair is a Corsair" aspect, this is likely more the case. If you remember from the Warbird Digest article this year Mr. Potter did want to see a Corsair in the hangar. I think this is just a case of what was available at the time.

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TimAPNY wrote:
Did Canada operate F4U-4s or is it more of a "Corsair is a Corsair” thing? I'm not trying to cause problems; I'm just a bit ignorant about it and would love to know.

But I'm very happy to hear this news, is really great! I hope in the next few years to be able to see them at Geneseo if VWC would be so kind!

Tim


Canadians did fly Corsairs as part of the Royal Navy. Hampton Gray earned a VC while attack Japanese shipping. I have been told he is the only allied military person to be memorialized in Japan, in his case with a statue.

As for the "Corsair is a Corsair" aspect, this is likely more the case. If you remember from the Warbird Digest article this year Mr. Potter did want to see a Corsair in the hangar. I think this is just a case of what was available at the time.

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I've read the -4 is the "best" of the Corsair line, So it looks like a fine pick. It sure will look nice with the other a/c in the collection, and what a collection it is!

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One pilot even won the VC flying one.
Despite the well known fact that the only VC awarded to a single seat fighter pilot in WWII was to James Nicholson flying a Hawker Hurricane (during the Battle of Britain).

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Mark V wrote:
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One pilot even won the VC flying one.
Despite the well known fact that the only VC awarded to a single seat fighter pilot in WWII was to James Nicholson flying a Hawker Hurricane (during the Battle of Britain).

Not quite correct, the only VC awarded to Fighter Command was Nicholson's.

Been sniffing too much of that paint, Mark V? :wink:

http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cf ... tions/gray :wink:

The CWH's FG-1D was painted in Gray's markings when they owned it. They used to put up a 'VC flight' of Lancaster, Corsair and Catalina at their late, lamented Hamilton airshow.
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Mike,

You beat me too it. I was typing up a similar reply as you posted yours.

On the topic of Lt. Gray's Corsair, wasn't the CWH's example painted up in his colours until it was sold in the last '90s?

I can't recall where it ended up or whether the new owner re-painted it or not.

Anyone know off hand?

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Arg! And your edit RE CWH's example happened while I was typing my revised reply...

Ah well. My question still stands. Do you know where it ended up?
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Looks like it went to Washington State. I do miss that around the eastern part of North America.

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It was sold to Brian Reynolds in Olympia, Washington I believe

http://www.olympicflightmuseum.com/airc ... orsair.htm
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Vintage Wings of Canada Press Release
Re: Aircraft Acquisitions
Date: 11 December 2006
VWC has decided to paint the aircraft in the markings of 260 squadron to recognize the remarkable exploits of Stocky Edwards who was a Flight Sergeant at the time and is now the highest scoring World War II fighter ace among living Canadians.
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YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
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Whoooooohooooooo!!!!


Stocky Edwards is my favorite Canadian Ace, I can't wait to see this P-40!!!

Fantastic news!!!

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Been sniffing too much of that paint, Mark V? :wink:
I sit corrected - just shows you never stop learning!

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It was sold to Brian Reynolds in Olympia, Washington I believe

http://www.olympicflightmuseum.com/airc ... orsair.htm


And now under restoration with Mr. Lane in Jerome, ID. Unless they have painted it recently, I believe it is metal and primer these days.

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Mike wrote:
The CWH's FG-1D was painted in Gray's markings when they owned it. They used to put up a 'VC flight' of Lancaster, Corsair and Catalina at their late, lamented Hamilton airshow.


Actually, I believe they disposed of the Corsair before they finished the Canso so they never actually did put up this formation, much to the distress of their fans. If I'm wrong and someone got a photo, I'd love to see it.

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That sounds about right. They certianly had all three aircraft at the same time but when the Corsair departed I believe the Canso was still in its Yellow and Blue civi colours.

I'd also be interested in seeing any pictures of a "VC flight" if they actually put one up.
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