US Navy WW2 F4U CORSAIR FIGHTER PILOT NAMED ID ' D PLAYING CARD SET EXÇ Vtg RARE
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:106401 |
After establishing a fearsome reputation operating from land bases with US Marine Corps pilots in the South Pacific, a new landing approach and special training finally allowed the high performance Chance Vought F4U Corsair to be deployed from Navy carriers. The Corsair soon replaced dive bombers, torpedo planes, and Hellcats, as it could accurately deliver the same load as a dive bomber while retaining its deadly air to air capabilities. In January 1945, the Navy began establishin...g fighter bomber (VBF) squadrons flying the Corsair off fleet carriers. VBF-1, nicknamed the "Royal Flushers", was assigned to USS Bennington (CV-20) after she completed repairs in the Pacific in mid-June 1945. Bennington could then better protect herself and the fleet with the air wing while wielding a powerful offensive strike package. VBF-1 flew strikes against Japanese warships and installations on the home islands until the surrender was signed in August 1945. This US Navy WW2 F4U CORSAIR FIGHTER PILOT NAMED ID'D PLAYING CARD SET is in excellent condition, with only some scattered nicking and tearing evident to the box (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the set is in excellent shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it boasts the original "SAINT PAUL / MINN." stamped John Quincy Adams 6 cent stamp at the upper left front, sports the original Postmaster instructions and "BROWN & BIGELOW" maker's mark at the upper right front, and carries the rank, name, and unit "Ens. H.O. Bosacki, USNR / VF-1, c/o Fleet Post Office / San Francisco, Calif." stamped at the lower middle front. Ensign (later Commander) Harold O. "Bo" Bosacki served as an F4U Corsair fighter pilot with VBF-1 during the squadron's entire deployment aboard the Bennington from June to August 1945, twice earning the Air Medal for number of combat missions flown. On August 13th, 1945 Ensign Bosacki's aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire during a strike on Central Honshu, but his rugged bird brought him home safely. A beautiful example of a rare, original US Navy WW2 F4U CORSAIR FIGHTER PILOT NAMED ID'D PLAYING CARD SET. Now celebrating over 15 years on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military and aviation classics, including a US Army AAF WW2 EASTMAN PILOT KHAKI AVIATOR'S KIT BAG in MINT, unused, new with tags condition, featuring a roomy interior compartment, and stamped "AVIATORS KIT BAG / AN 6505-1 / PROPERTY / U.S. GOVERNMENT" at the left front.Abramsantiques appreciates your positive feedback and full five star ratings. We strive to make every transaction an exceptional one, and your complete satisfaction is our utmost concern. If for any reason you cannot leave fully positive feedback, contact us first and we will make it right.
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