Original Korean War Corsair Nightfighter Takes Off

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Absolutely Beautiful!

In this footage, we get to hear the powerful R-2800 Radial Engine of this Korean War Corsair F4U-5NL that flew over the skies of Gelnhausen on its debut flight in front of a large crowd of spectators.

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This original aircraft was built in 1950 and served various combat missions in the Korean War. And the plane’s big radial engine sound is always so distinct.

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There’s nothing like the sound of a radial engine- these things were really built to last.

Pilot Georg Raab gave us an amazing display as well. It’s always a pleasure seeing this tough rugged warbird taking the skies.

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Do you think that Corsair is WWII’s best American fighter? Let us know in the comments!

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