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Corsair Fighter Shifts Navy Air Power in Pacific War
The Chance Vought Corsair, the U S Navy’s new fighter, entered combat in the Southwest Pacific to challenge Japan. Its inverted gull wing design allowed a larger engine, shorter undercarriage, and easier carrier storage, contributing to high kill rates and versatile roles from fighter to bomber escort.
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