Static Displays

Navy FG-1D Corsair

One of the most powerful and unique fighter planes of the Second World War was developed by the Chance Vought Corporation during the late 1930's. The inverted gull wings and abnormally large propeller put the Vought Corsair in the record books as... Full story

PBY 5A Catalina

Unlike many preserved or flying aircraft this Catalina PBY-5A has a true wartime service record, albeit a career that involved many days of mundane maritime patrol work protecting allied shipping from submarine attack. Whilst action for patrol... Full story

AD-4 Skyraider "Able Dog"

Near the end of the second World War, the US Navy was looking for a replacement for their obsolete SBD Dauntless dive bomber. The Douglas aircraft Company designed and tested their new Dauntless II in March, 1945. From this initial production order,... Full story

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