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The Vought F4U4 Corsair is one of the most iconic aircraft in history. It remained in production for 11 years, longer than any other American fighter. It was also the last pistonengined fighter in production for American forces.

After entering combat in 1943, the F4U gave Allied pilots a winning advantage against their enemies. Renowned for its speed, ruggedness, and firepower, the Corsair excelled as both a fighter and an attack aircraft during the latter half of World War 2, with an 11:1 kill ratio.

But its most iconic feature is the peculiar sound it made when at high speed, which earned it the nickname "Whistling Death."

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