Join us in this captivating video as we bring you an up-close look at the remarkable Chance-Vought F4U-5NL Corsair “Devotion.” Witness the awe-inspiring sequence of events as this historic aircraft roars to life, unfolds its wings, takes to the skies, performs a stunning aerial display, and gracefully lands back on the runway.

What sets this Corsair apart is its verifiable and storied history. Known by its serial number #124541, this aircraft's journey is meticulously documented through its "History Card" (Curriculum Vitae or CV), a rare and precious record often lost for many Navy and Marine aircraft.

According to its history card, #124541 served with the renowned “VMF-513” squadron over Korea, famously dubbed the “Flying Nightmares.” This history was later shared with MaxAlpha Aviation by the son of former operational pilot Al Sadeski.

After spending 25 years in an Argentinian museum, #124541 was sold in 1991 and transported to Le Castellet, France, in 1994, where it underwent a meticulous restoration. This restoration transformed the F4U-5 into an F4U-7 to represent an aircraft of the French Navy, the Aéronavale. Renamed F-AZYS and flown by former Aéronavale Corsair pilot Ramon Josa, the aircraft became a popular sight at various airshows.

In December 2009, MaxAlpha Aviation GmbH acquired F-AZYS, and on December 2nd, Ramon Josa piloted it to its new home at Bremgarten (EDTG). The aircraft, now featuring the nose art “Cielito,” participated in many events, including the prestigious “Flying Legends” airshow in Duxford. Discovering its unique history, MeierMotors restored it to its original F4U-5 condition and repainted it in its authentic colors, with the registration D-FCOR.

In November 2023, Flying Legends GmbH added this extraordinary Corsair to their collection. Now stationed at Siegerland Airport, the D-FCOR continues to be a cherished part of the Flying Legends fleet.

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0:00 Engine Start
1:11 Unfolding Wings
2:01 Takeoff
2:26 Airshow Display
7:00 landing on grass

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