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Unknown1942 Sikorsky "Kingfisher" observation scout landplane identification poster WW21942
1942
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Navy OS2U-3 Vought Sikorsky "Kingfisher" - USA and UK World War II observation scout aeroplane
Original aeroplane recognition poster (1942)
63x47cm
A particularly unusual style of aeroplane identification poster, owing to the very arty images. Most such posters rely on very plain silhouettes, this series - and we have many in this series - have a much more arty approach to the task with shading and an interesting angle view.
Designed as an observation scout for the US Navy, the prototype Vought-Sikorsky OS2U-1 first flew in 1939, and was the forerunner of over 1,800 OS2U-1, -2, and -3s. The aircraft became known as the Kingfisher and could be operated as a land-plane or single-float seaplane, although it was used mainly in the latter configuration.
As well as carrying out reconnaissance patrols from coastal bases and catapult-equipped ships, the Kingfisher was also used for rescue operations. On one memorable occasion in 1942, a Kingfisher pilot taxied 40 miles through rough seas to rescue Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, who had been lost in the South Pacific.
The OS2U was the main shipboard observation seaplane used by the United States Navy during World War II, and 1,519 of the aircraft were built. It served on battleships and cruisers of the US Navy, with the United States Marine Corps in Marine Scouting Squadron Three (VMS-3), with the United States Coast Guard at coastal air stations, at sea with the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy, and with the Soviet Navy. The Royal Australian Air Force also operated a few Kingfishers from shore bases.
- Creation Year:1942
- Dimensions:Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)
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- Condition:Generally very good, occasional handling marks.
- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU79539205972
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