F-4U1A Corsair in Marine Fighter Squadron VMF 312 colors
This is a Repaint of Guy Hulin’s Beautiful F-4U1A Corsair Updated for FSX and painted in Marine Fighter Squadron VMF 312 colors. Squadron 312 was commissioned on 1 June 1943 at Page Field, Parris Island, South Carolina. Commanded by Major Richard M. Day. The “Checkerboards” emblem began to appear on both the cowling and rudder of the aircraft. The “Checkerboards” became the first piston engine squadron to shoot down a jet aircraft, when Captain Jesse Folmar shot down a MIG-15 jet fighter with 20mm cannon fire. On June 8 1953. Aircraft entitled ” Miss Carolina ” . Textures and updates by Mark Rooks of RSDG Aircraft. This Package includes pictures and squadron history