The Snapshots in Time Collection
F4U Corsair Fighter with Pilot on Wing, Pat McAleer Collection, WWII Era
A pilot stands on the wing of his F4U Corsair fighter, the aircraft's signature inverted gull wing and powerful radial engine dominating the frame. The Corsair served as one of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps' premier fighters of World War II, prized for its speed and firepower in the Pacific campaign. This photograph is part of the Pat McAleer collection. Project: 218308