Recent content by Dorsai

Sorry, I wasn't clear when I said "stacking up". I meant in combat with German aircraft when compared to other Allied fighters against the same German aircraft.

Interesting. Because of the lack of direct combat experience between German aircraft and the Corsair, I've been forced to compare performance statistics and comparisons between the Corsair and other US fighters, and those others against the German aircraft. Very roughly, I believe the F4U-1A...

For my first post, I'd like to pose a question for the really knowledgable. I have been an afficianado of WWII aircraft for nearly 40 years. I have read and researched. My father worked on Corsairs during the Korean War and my own research determined that it was one hell of an aircraft. US...