NIGHT VICTORY by Roy Grinnell - GUY P. BORDELON - F4U-5N Corsair

Description: L/E of 1250S/N by the Artist & One PilotOverall Print Size: 30" x 24"Plane Type: F4U-5N CorsairU.S. Air Force F-86 Sabres dominated the air war in Korea, destroying 857 Mig-15s in nearly three years of aerial combat. There was one mission the fast jets couldnt handle, however - the defense against slow-moving Soviet prop-driven bombers and nuisance aircraft that flew between dawn and dusk. To combat the slow movers, the U.S. Navy loaned Fifth Air Force a detachment of radar-equipped F4U-5N Corsairs from Night Composite Squadron Three (VC-3). Flying from K-16, 30 miles south of Seoul, just past midnight on 17 July, 1953 detachment commander Lt. Guy P. Bordelon was scrambled to relieve one of his pilots whose radar was inoperative. Vectored to the target by the Joint Operations Center, he curved behind a Soviet-built La-11. As Bordelon described it, I gave a tally-ho and reported that the contact was definitely an unfriendly aircraft. JOC gave me the clearance to fire, just as the enemy aircraft began to turn hard a port. Just as we passed Kaesong, he suddenly rolled level and I gave him a long burst of 20MM HEI cannon fire. I saw a wing coming off and pulled left as he blew with a tremendous explosion. Then, turning right and circling, I could see the bright splash of fire on the ground where the La-11 impacted. With that victory, his fifth in 18 days, Guy Bordelon became the only Navy ace, and the only night fighter ace, in the Korean War. Additional Pilot "Ace" Signature:Guy BordelonPLANE JUNKIE - "Night Victory" by Roy Grinnell (F4U-5N Corsair) Inventory & Payment Information:Note: All products sold by Planejunkie are subject to availability at time of order. Although seller strives to remain current as to inventory of all products, seller reserves the right to cancel a sale if item is no longer available at time of purchase. WE WILL SEND AN EMAIL WITHIN 24 - 48 HOURS OF AUCTION END WITH YOUR TOTAL WE PREFER PAYPALWE ALSO ACCEPT MC, VISAPLEASE NOTE THE ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE RANGE EBAY HAS CALCULATED AND THE TOP OF THE PAGEWASHINGTON RESIDENTS ADD SALES TAX. Combined Shipping:MULTIPLE ORDERS CAN BE COMBINED WITH NO ADDITIONAL SHIPPING.MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $1 FOR EACH ITEM.MULTIPLE ORDERS WILL BE CHARGED THE HIGHEST QUOTED RATE. Shipping Information:WE GUARANTEE YOUR ITEM WILL ARRIVE IN MINT CONDITION.EXPEDITED SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.OUR ITEMS ARE PROFESSIONALLY PACKED FOR SECURE SHIPPING. International Shipping: CANADIAN ORDERS SHIP VIA EBAYS PREFERRED CARRIER.ALL COUNTRIES OTHER THAN US OR CANADA SHIP ROLLED VIA EBAYS INTERNATIONAL SERVICE INSURED FOR ACTUAL SHIPPING CHARGES.IMPORT DUTIES, TAXES AND CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ITEM PRICE OR SHIPPING CHARGES. THESE CHARGES ARE THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTRY'S CUSTOMS OFFICE TO DETERMINE WHAT THESE ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL BE PRIOR TO BUYING.

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