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VF-32 Thomas J. Hudner, Jr. F4U-4 Corsair model

On December 4, 1950, LTJG Thomas J. Hudner, Jr. and 5 other Corsairs from VF-32 departed the USS Leyte to help USMC troops trapped at Chosin Reservoir. During their armed recon flight, the aircraft of Hudner's friend and wingman, Ensign Jesse L. Brown, took small arms fire causing an oil leak. Brown crash landed but he was trapped in the wreckage with a flaming engine.

In an attempt to help him, Hudner crash landed his White 205 alongside Brown. Putting out the fire with nearby snow, but unable to extract Brown from the cockpit, Hudner was alongside his friend as he passed away from exposure and wounds. Hudner was rescued and two days later both planes were consumed by napalm. For his actions, Hudner was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Truman. 

HIGHLIGHTS
1/48 Die-cast model // pre-painted with impeccable detailing // pad-applied markings // includes a display stand // 10" wingspan & 8.25" long

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