The Vought F4U Corsair was one of the most iconic American fighter aircraft of World War II. Recognized instantly by its inverted gull wings and long nose, it was a bold mix of speed, firepower, and rugged design. Initially developed in the late 1930s to meet the U.S. Navy’s demand for a high-performance carrier-based fighter, the Corsair broke ground as the first American warplane to exceed 400 miles per hour in level flight. #ww2 #aviation #military | The War Rooms