F4U Corsair Ace Philip Kirkwood

Description

Lieutenant, Junior Grade) Philip Leroy Kirkwood was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy. Flying the F4U Corsair with the Grim Reapers (VF-10) from the USS Intrepid (CV-11) Kirkwood took part in strikes against the Ryukyu Islands, Ky?sh?, Okinawa and Wake Island, downing 8 enemy aircraft bringing his tally to 12.

Contains:

• 1 x metal F4U Corsair
• Advantage Flying Base
• Double-sided Pilot Skills Discs
• Aircraft Card
• Aircraft Trait Card
• Ace Skill Card
• Philip Kirkwood Ace Card
• Generic US waterslide Decals Sheet

Models supplied unassembled and unpainted