How pilots chose between the Corsair and Hellcat in combat
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How pilots chose between the Corsair and Hellcat in combat
Today, when people look back at the Pacific theatre, there are two American fighter aircraft which are often remembered together . Those are; the Vought F4U Corsair, and the Grumman F6F Hellcat. Both have been the centre of much discussion surrounding usage, statistics, and overall effectiveness. But which of these two aircraft was superior?
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