The Corsair on static display at Yeovilton at some time in the 1960s, after the application of the fuselage codes E2-M. The aircraft had been rescued by the Historic Aircraft Preservation Society after use as an instructional airframe at Cranfield College of Aeronautics.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F4U Corsair - СШАUSA - 1940

With flaps, undercarriage and tailhook dangling, a newly-delivered Royal Navy Corsair lands aboard a British carrier in early 1944.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F4U Corsair - СШАUSA - 1940

Re-covering of the fabric areas of the Corsair’s starboard wing was taking place in November 2001, using original wartime techniques.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F4U Corsair - СШАUSA - 1940

Goodyear FG-1D Corsair IV KD431 in the Fleet Air Arm Museum’s restoration workshops at Yeovilton last November. Rubbing-down in key areas of the accumulated layers of paint has revealed much about the aircraft’s previous markings and colour schemes. When this picture was taken the fuselage markings were about to receive further detailed attention.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F4U Corsair - СШАUSA - 1940

TOP The aircraft’s gun bays (this picture shows the port-side bay) are still in untouched original condition, complete with zinc chromate primer.
BOTTOM Ammunition boxes from the Corsair’s wing, each with a capacity of 200 rounds.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F4U Corsair - СШАUSA - 1940

Seen in February 2001, during the early stages of its painstaking restoration, KD431 is still essentially complete but minus its mainwheels. The area of the enlarged serial numerals “431” on the cowling has been delineated in white.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought F4U Corsair - СШАUSA - 1940