During February 1945, elements of VF-17 were transferred to the Atlantic theatre as part of Hunter/Killer operations in securing the Atlantic Gap. The Corsairs used were modified -1D models, with clipped wingtips, but most notably the V configuration tail group. Lt. Ira Kepford flying off of USS Bogue drew first blood for the Skull and Crossbones Squadron when he made a successful rocket attack on the surfaced U-545 on April 25, 1945. The unit went on to assist in the sinking of three more submarines before hostilities ended with VE Day.
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This is the 21st Century Corsair kit in 1/32nd scale. The kit of course is pretty basic, but lent itself well to these type of modifications.
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Kem