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| Type | aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vought |
| Model | F4U-1D Corsair |
| Serial 1 | VH-NQW |
| Serial 2 | 82640 |
| Notes | the world's only airworthy F4U-1D Corsair This 1944-built Chance Vought masterpiece, Bureau Number 82640,was meticulously restored to flying condition and proudly wears the markings of VF-10 ÔÇ£Grim Reapers,ÔÇØ a nod to its WWII heritage |
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| 💀✈️ "Whistling Death" over Shellharbour — and she sound |
Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 was graced by one of the most historically significant warbirds flying anywhere in the world today. Paul Bennet took to the skies in the magnificent Vought F4U-1D Corsair (VH-NQW) — and she stopped the crowd dead in their tracks. VH-NQW is not just a beautifully restored warbird. She is a genuine, irreplaceable piece of world history. Built in 1944, this aircraft is the only Vought-built F4U-1D Corsair still flying anywhere in the world. She flew from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid as part of the VF-10 "Grim Reapers" squadron during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 — the largest amphibious assault in the entire Pacific War — flying fighter-escort, ground-attack and combat air patrol missions over some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. Japanese troops feared the Corsair so deeply that they gave it a nickname that has lived on in history: "Whistling Death" — named for the eerie high-pitched whine produced by airflow over her wing-root air intakes. Hearing it in person at Shellharbour, you understand exactly why. In the hands of Paul Bennet — Australian Aerobatic Champion and one of the world's great display pilots — VH-NQW was simply breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime aircraft, flown by a world-class pilot. We are incredibly fortunate to have her flying in Australia. 🇦🇺 📍 Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 ✈️ Vought F4U-1D Corsair | VH-NQW | Paul Bennet Airshows 🎖️ Pilot: Paul Bennet View Image |
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| 💀✈️ "Whistling Death" over Shellharbour — and she sound |
Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 was graced by one of the most historically significant warbirds flying anywhere in the world today. Paul Bennet took to the skies in the magnificent Vought F4U-1D Corsair (VH-NQW) — and she stopped the crowd dead in their tracks. VH-NQW is not just a beautifully restored warbird. She is a genuine, irreplaceable piece of world history. Built in 1944, this aircraft is the only Vought-built F4U-1D Corsair still flying anywhere in the world. She flew from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid as part of the VF-10 "Grim Reapers" squadron during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 — the largest amphibious assault in the entire Pacific War — flying fighter-escort, ground-attack and combat air patrol missions over some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. Japanese troops feared the Corsair so deeply that they gave it a nickname that has lived on in history: "Whistling Death" — named for the eerie high-pitched whine produced by airflow over her wing-root air intakes. Hearing it in person at Shellharbour, you understand exactly why. In the hands of Paul Bennet — Australian Aerobatic Champion and one of the world's great display pilots — VH-NQW was simply breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime aircraft, flown by a world-class pilot. We are incredibly fortunate to have her flying in Australia. 🇦🇺 📍 Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 ✈️ Vought F4U-1D Corsair | VH-NQW | Paul Bennet Airshows 🎖️ Pilot: Paul Bennet View Image |
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| 💀✈️ "Whistling Death" over Shellharbour — and she sound |
Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 was graced by one of the most historically significant warbirds flying anywhere in the world today. Paul Bennet took to the skies in the magnificent Vought F4U-1D Corsair (VH-NQW) — and she stopped the crowd dead in their tracks. VH-NQW is not just a beautifully restored warbird. She is a genuine, irreplaceable piece of world history. Built in 1944, this aircraft is the only Vought-built F4U-1D Corsair still flying anywhere in the world. She flew from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid as part of the VF-10 "Grim Reapers" squadron during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 — the largest amphibious assault in the entire Pacific War — flying fighter-escort, ground-attack and combat air patrol missions over some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. Japanese troops feared the Corsair so deeply that they gave it a nickname that has lived on in history: "Whistling Death" — named for the eerie high-pitched whine produced by airflow over her wing-root air intakes. Hearing it in person at Shellharbour, you understand exactly why. In the hands of Paul Bennet — Australian Aerobatic Champion and one of the world's great display pilots — VH-NQW was simply breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime aircraft, flown by a world-class pilot. We are incredibly fortunate to have her flying in Australia. 🇦🇺 📍 Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 ✈️ Vought F4U-1D Corsair | VH-NQW | Paul Bennet Airshows 🎖️ Pilot: Paul Bennet View Image |
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| 💀✈️ "Whistling Death" over Shellharbour — and she sound |
Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 was graced by one of the most historically significant warbirds flying anywhere in the world today. Paul Bennet took to the skies in the magnificent Vought F4U-1D Corsair (VH-NQW) — and she stopped the crowd dead in their tracks. VH-NQW is not just a beautifully restored warbird. She is a genuine, irreplaceable piece of world history. Built in 1944, this aircraft is the only Vought-built F4U-1D Corsair still flying anywhere in the world. She flew from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid as part of the VF-10 "Grim Reapers" squadron during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 — the largest amphibious assault in the entire Pacific War — flying fighter-escort, ground-attack and combat air patrol missions over some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. Japanese troops feared the Corsair so deeply that they gave it a nickname that has lived on in history: "Whistling Death" — named for the eerie high-pitched whine produced by airflow over her wing-root air intakes. Hearing it in person at Shellharbour, you understand exactly why. In the hands of Paul Bennet — Australian Aerobatic Champion and one of the world's great display pilots — VH-NQW was simply breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime aircraft, flown by a world-class pilot. We are incredibly fortunate to have her flying in Australia. 🇦🇺 📍 Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 ✈️ Vought F4U-1D Corsair | VH-NQW | Paul Bennet Airshows 🎖️ Pilot: Paul Bennet View Image |
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| 💀✈️ "Whistling Death" over Shellharbour — and she sound |
Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 was graced by one of the most historically significant warbirds flying anywhere in the world today. Paul Bennet took to the skies in the magnificent Vought F4U-1D Corsair (VH-NQW) — and she stopped the crowd dead in their tracks. VH-NQW is not just a beautifully restored warbird. She is a genuine, irreplaceable piece of world history. Built in 1944, this aircraft is the only Vought-built F4U-1D Corsair still flying anywhere in the world. She flew from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid as part of the VF-10 "Grim Reapers" squadron during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 — the largest amphibious assault in the entire Pacific War — flying fighter-escort, ground-attack and combat air patrol missions over some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. Japanese troops feared the Corsair so deeply that they gave it a nickname that has lived on in history: "Whistling Death" — named for the eerie high-pitched whine produced by airflow over her wing-root air intakes. Hearing it in person at Shellharbour, you understand exactly why. In the hands of Paul Bennet — Australian Aerobatic Champion and one of the world's great display pilots — VH-NQW was simply breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime aircraft, flown by a world-class pilot. We are incredibly fortunate to have her flying in Australia. 🇦🇺 📍 Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 ✈️ Vought F4U-1D Corsair | VH-NQW | Paul Bennet Airshows 🎖️ Pilot: Paul Bennet View Image |
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| 💀✈️ "Whistling Death" over Shellharbour — and she sound |
Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 was graced by one of the most historically significant warbirds flying anywhere in the world today. Paul Bennet took to the skies in the magnificent Vought F4U-1D Corsair (VH-NQW) — and she stopped the crowd dead in their tracks. VH-NQW is not just a beautifully restored warbird. She is a genuine, irreplaceable piece of world history. Built in 1944, this aircraft is the only Vought-built F4U-1D Corsair still flying anywhere in the world. She flew from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid as part of the VF-10 "Grim Reapers" squadron during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 — the largest amphibious assault in the entire Pacific War — flying fighter-escort, ground-attack and combat air patrol missions over some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. Japanese troops feared the Corsair so deeply that they gave it a nickname that has lived on in history: "Whistling Death" — named for the eerie high-pitched whine produced by airflow over her wing-root air intakes. Hearing it in person at Shellharbour, you understand exactly why. In the hands of Paul Bennet — Australian Aerobatic Champion and one of the world's great display pilots — VH-NQW was simply breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime aircraft, flown by a world-class pilot. We are incredibly fortunate to have her flying in Australia. 🇦🇺 📍 Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 ✈️ Vought F4U-1D Corsair | VH-NQW | Paul Bennet Airshows 🎖️ Pilot: Paul Bennet View Image |
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| 💀✈️ "Whistling Death" over Shellharbour — and she sound |
Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 was graced by one of the most historically significant warbirds flying anywhere in the world today. Paul Bennet took to the skies in the magnificent Vought F4U-1D Corsair (VH-NQW) — and she stopped the crowd dead in their tracks. VH-NQW is not just a beautifully restored warbird. She is a genuine, irreplaceable piece of world history. Built in 1944, this aircraft is the only Vought-built F4U-1D Corsair still flying anywhere in the world. She flew from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid as part of the VF-10 "Grim Reapers" squadron during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 — the largest amphibious assault in the entire Pacific War — flying fighter-escort, ground-attack and combat air patrol missions over some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. Japanese troops feared the Corsair so deeply that they gave it a nickname that has lived on in history: "Whistling Death" — named for the eerie high-pitched whine produced by airflow over her wing-root air intakes. Hearing it in person at Shellharbour, you understand exactly why. In the hands of Paul Bennet — Australian Aerobatic Champion and one of the world's great display pilots — VH-NQW was simply breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime aircraft, flown by a world-class pilot. We are incredibly fortunate to have her flying in Australia. 🇦🇺 📍 Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 ✈️ Vought F4U-1D Corsair | VH-NQW | Paul Bennet Airshows 🎖️ Pilot: Paul Bennet View Image |
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| 💀✈️ "Whistling Death" over Shellharbour — and she sound |
Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 was graced by one of the most historically significant warbirds flying anywhere in the world today. Paul Bennet took to the skies in the magnificent Vought F4U-1D Corsair (VH-NQW) — and she stopped the crowd dead in their tracks. VH-NQW is not just a beautifully restored warbird. She is a genuine, irreplaceable piece of world history. Built in 1944, this aircraft is the only Vought-built F4U-1D Corsair still flying anywhere in the world. She flew from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid as part of the VF-10 "Grim Reapers" squadron during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 — the largest amphibious assault in the entire Pacific War — flying fighter-escort, ground-attack and combat air patrol missions over some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. Japanese troops feared the Corsair so deeply that they gave it a nickname that has lived on in history: "Whistling Death" — named for the eerie high-pitched whine produced by airflow over her wing-root air intakes. Hearing it in person at Shellharbour, you understand exactly why. In the hands of Paul Bennet — Australian Aerobatic Champion and one of the world's great display pilots — VH-NQW was simply breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime aircraft, flown by a world-class pilot. We are incredibly fortunate to have her flying in Australia. 🇦🇺 📍 Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 ✈️ Vought F4U-1D Corsair | VH-NQW | Paul Bennet Airshows 🎖️ Pilot: Paul Bennet View Image |
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| 💀✈️ "Whistling Death" over Shellharbour — and she sound |
Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 was graced by one of the most historically significant warbirds flying anywhere in the world today. Paul Bennet took to the skies in the magnificent Vought F4U-1D Corsair (VH-NQW) — and she stopped the crowd dead in their tracks. VH-NQW is not just a beautifully restored warbird. She is a genuine, irreplaceable piece of world history. Built in 1944, this aircraft is the only Vought-built F4U-1D Corsair still flying anywhere in the world. She flew from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid as part of the VF-10 "Grim Reapers" squadron during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 — the largest amphibious assault in the entire Pacific War — flying fighter-escort, ground-attack and combat air patrol missions over some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. Japanese troops feared the Corsair so deeply that they gave it a nickname that has lived on in history: "Whistling Death" — named for the eerie high-pitched whine produced by airflow over her wing-root air intakes. Hearing it in person at Shellharbour, you understand exactly why. In the hands of Paul Bennet — Australian Aerobatic Champion and one of the world's great display pilots — VH-NQW was simply breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime aircraft, flown by a world-class pilot. We are incredibly fortunate to have her flying in Australia. 🇦🇺 📍 Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 ✈️ Vought F4U-1D Corsair | VH-NQW | Paul Bennet Airshows 🎖️ Pilot: Paul Bennet View Image |
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| 💀✈️ "Whistling Death" over Shellharbour — and she sound |
Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 was graced by one of the most historically significant warbirds flying anywhere in the world today. Paul Bennet took to the skies in the magnificent Vought F4U-1D Corsair (VH-NQW) — and she stopped the crowd dead in their tracks. VH-NQW is not just a beautifully restored warbird. She is a genuine, irreplaceable piece of world history. Built in 1944, this aircraft is the only Vought-built F4U-1D Corsair still flying anywhere in the world. She flew from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid as part of the VF-10 "Grim Reapers" squadron during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 — the largest amphibious assault in the entire Pacific War — flying fighter-escort, ground-attack and combat air patrol missions over some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. Japanese troops feared the Corsair so deeply that they gave it a nickname that has lived on in history: "Whistling Death" — named for the eerie high-pitched whine produced by airflow over her wing-root air intakes. Hearing it in person at Shellharbour, you understand exactly why. In the hands of Paul Bennet — Australian Aerobatic Champion and one of the world's great display pilots — VH-NQW was simply breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime aircraft, flown by a world-class pilot. We are incredibly fortunate to have her flying in Australia. 🇦🇺 📍 Wings Over Shellharbour 2026 ✈️ Vought F4U-1D Corsair | VH-NQW | Paul Bennet Airshows 🎖️ Pilot: Paul Bennet View Image |
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