#fg-1d

[usafphantom11]

Corsair FG-1D built by Goodyear hence designation FG instead of F4U. Bureau Number 92468, the Navy serial number of the airframe, never saw military combat but was used in USA in various roles until being struck from active duty by the US Navy in 1956.

@ron_eisele via X

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1943 Goodyear FG-1D Corsair roaring past the crowd during the 2023 Thunder over Michigan Airshow

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Goodyear FG-1D Corsair US Navy BuNo 88368 by Chris Murkin Via Flickr: Goodyear FG-1D Corsair US Navy BuNo 88368 Photo taken on USS Yorktown in Charleston harbour Mt Pleasant South Carolina HAC_5133

[big-low-t]

Corsair

[floridaboiler]

If you ever want to “well, actually” the most knowledgeable AvGeek in your life, tell them this plane isn’t a Vought F4U Corsair. Though it’s the same as the iconic World War II airplane, our airframe is special because it was manufactured by Goodyear. Like many companies during the war, the tire maker pivoted to make things for the war effort, including this Goodyear FG-1D Corsair. The aircraft was designed by Queen Anne High School and University of Washington graduate Rex Beisel

This specific airframe is a memorable piece of Seattle history. It was stationed at Naval Station Puget Sound at Sand Point, just north of the University of Washington. In 1950, the plane collided with another aircraft during training. The pilots of both planes were fine, but the aircraft sank into Lake Washington. It sat at the bottom of the lake for decades until it was recovered and restored for display here at the Museum. Here’s a photo of the plane shortly after it was fished up from the water. Next to it is a picture of the aircraft today. What a difference! This restoration is a testament to the dedication of the volunteers, staff and donors who made it happen. Looking at it in the Museum, you’d never know it was keeping fish company for over 30 years.

source - https://www.facebook.com/museumofflight

[j-r-macready]

CORSAIR Goodyear FG-1D G-BXUL 3205 NZ5648 Sion mai 2001 by paul SCHALLER

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Corsairs in the Ellington Airport pattern

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N62290 1945 Goodyear FG-1D Corsair US Navy BuNo 92629 VF-53 USS Essex by Chris Murkin Via Flickr: N62290 1945 Goodyear FG-1D Corsair US Navy BuNo 92629 VF-53 USS Essex Photo taken at Palm Springs Air Museum Located at Riverside County California Photo taken 24th May 2025 While on Holiday HAA_6226