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Connecticut designated the Corsair F4U as the official state aircraft in 2005 (Connecticut also recognizes a state ship and tall ship ambassador). The F4U Corsair was one of the best fighter-bomber aircraft during World War II and the Korean War.
F4U Corsair in Navy Museum, Washington D.C. - photo © Mr. T in DC on Flickr - noncommercial use permitted with attribution / no derivative works
The Corsair F4U was distinct because of the inverted gull-wing design (which allowed ground clearance for the huge 3-blade propeller). Over 12,000 Corsairs were built between 1938 and 1945 by Connecticut workers at Hamilton Standard, United Aircraft, Pratt and Whitney, and Vought-Sikorsky.
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