F4U Corsair - Whistling Death - created by kyricom


F4U Corsair - Whistling Death
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  • Camera: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
  • Camera model: PENTAX K-3
  • Exposure time: 1/80
  • Aperture: f/4.5
  • ISO: 800

Given the nickname "Whistling Death" from the sound of it as it dives for targets during World War II. This one is hangered on the U.S.S. Yorktown as part of the floating museum. (5 years and 382 days ago)

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still26 says:

Appreciate the information, thank you.

author says:

Thanks. That aircraft carrier was a very interesting place. This (and other planes) were located right below the flight deck. I never appreciated how huge those ships were until visiting, and even they are small compared to today's.

(5 years and 381 days ago)


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