Incredible F4U Corsair Helmet Cam Footage

The First Video We’ve Seen Of Helmet Cam Footage

One of our favorite videographer, Greg Jacek from Unique Photo and Video, returns to share F4U Corsair helmet cam footage. We love the 4k HD footage taken from the historic aircraft. Fly along with the 10th Corsair in formation at Thunder Over Michigan 2019.

This year’s airshow brought eleven F4U Corsairs from around the country to one location. Special Thanks to the Pilot and Wings of the North Museum for taking the camera along for a ride. Climb aboard and enjoy the ride in this exclusive F4U Corsair Helmet Cam footage.

About the F4U Corsair

The F4U Corsair began service in 1943 as a carrier based fighter/bomber for the United States Navy and Marines. Corsairs were deployed during World War II and later served in the Korean War. Chance Vought manufactured several variations of the Corsair, including the F4U-4 showcased in the video.

F4U Helmet Cam Footage
This was the second to last built at the Stratford, CT plant (prior to Vought-Sikorsky moving to Dallas, TX). It was flown frequently by the late Gerald Beck of Wahpeton, North Dakota (Mr. Beck died in summer 2007, current ownership is not known). The plane, formerly a Honduran fighter (FAH 610), was salvaged from the country by Earl Ware in 1981 and later sold to Mr. Beck who restored if over approximately a decade’s time. See above for F4U Corsair Helmet Cam footage.

The F4U-4 was an upgraded aircraft providing a more powerful 2,450 Horsepower Pratt & Whitney R-2800-18W Engine. The Corsair’s distinctive design traits include a substantial 13-foot propeller and angled folding wings for storage on aircraft carriers. The Wings of the North Air Museum, has complied a detailed history of the aircraft, be sure to check out their link below (wotn.org).

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