Pacific fighters Poll

[Jim von Krieg]

I'm late to the show, but my vote was cast for the Hellcat based on combat accomplishments... It was the airplane that broke the back of Japanese airpower... but the Corsair was an eyelash second in my book and was of such a quality that it lasted into the jet age and Korea, whereas the F6F did not...

Actually, the Corsair is one my favorite aircraft of all time... It's nickname, "the whistling death" just captures my imagination.... the unique gull wings... It is IMO in a class with the Spitfire for beautiful aircraft... whereas the Spitfire is beauty and grace... the Corsair is a blend of power and unique lines...

Jim von Krieg