F4U Corsair vs F6F Hellcat | Which was the better fighter?

Australian Military Aviation History September 14, 2023
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Today, when people look back at the Pacific theatre, there are two American fighter aircraft which are often remembered together . Those are; the Vought F4U Corsair, and the Grumman F6F Hellcat. Both have been the centre of much discussion surrounding usage, statistics, and overall effectiveness. But which of these two aircraft was superior? Support this channel by joining our Members & Merch shop at https://peacemaker.fashion for ad-free early access, exclusive military fashion discounts, and more perks. _____________ Disclaimer _____________ Original footage and recreated scenes may not be 100% accurate to the event being described but has been used for dramatic effect. This is because there may not have been original footage of a particular event available, or copyright prevents us from showing it. Our aim is to be as historically true as we can be given the materials available. Copyright disclaimer under fair dealing sections ss 40/103C, ss 41/103A,ss 42/103B of the Copyright Act which includes research, study, criticism, review, and reporting of news. Copyright remains with the respective owners. These videos are made for educational purposes only. The Australian Military Aviation History Association is a not-for-profit association with the intent of recording, preserving and promoting Australian military aviation history.