The vought os2u kingfisher was an observation floatplane that first flew in 1938. The os2u3 was similar to the os2u2, with modifications to facilitate mass production. All variants are covered including the xos2u4 and those made by the naval aircraft factory. See more ideas about kingfisher, flying boat and military aircraft. As usual with squadron signals books, its filled with plenty of photographs, informative text, and a centerfold section of color illustrations. This is the third book by classic warships in the aircraft pictorial series and the second book authored by dana bell.
After the b17 in which he was flying ditched in the pacific in 1942, rickenbacker and other survivors spent more than three weeks in life rafts. The british kingfisher i was a counterpart of the os2u 3. The os2u kingfisher was a product of the vought aircraft firm, appearing initially as the vs. 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. Navy for a twoseat observation aircraft that could be either land or water based and was small enough to operate from a battleship. Os2u from vo1 aboard the uss arizona 1941 float os2u from vo1 aboard the uss pennsylvania 1940 wheeled os2u 3, in soviet union service, 1944 float os2u in raf service, 1943 float os2u 3 in usn service, 1941 float i am not sure if the last aircraft, the os2u 3 is from 1941. A most extensive aid in the modeling of the os2u kingfisher, as well as a great source of information on the aircraft. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Vought sikorsky os2u kingfisher by kev darling nook book. The vought os2u kingfisher was a catapultlaunched, observation floatplane. The design dated to a 1937 request for bids from the u. This has been kicking around in the back of my head ever since i saw this pic in dana bells book on the kingfisher. Vought os2u2 3 kingfisher 1942 coast guard aviation. Beginning with the discussion of the prototype the book then moves into production models and service. Pearl harbor observation floatplanes in world war ii. It was a compact midwing monoplane, with a large central float and small stabilizing floats. Vought os2u 3 kingfisher is recovered uss baltimore ca68 after she had rescued lieutenant junior grade george m. The os2u was the main shipboard observation aircraft used by the united states navy during.
Ugly ducklings the vought os2u kingfisher news war thunder. Their primary purpose was to provide the coast guards early antisubmarine efforts along the coastlines of the united states. Vought os2u kingfisher, airfix 172 plastic models world. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Building kittyhawks 32nd scale kingfisher os2u part i of ii. Navy observation plane of the war, with excellent construction and visibility.
Os2u 1s assigned to ship board duty specifically used the vought float. In addition the os2u3 included more fuel tankage and a better armor arrangement. His first book was published by osprey publishing in 2008. Vought products ve7 bluebird the aircraft that got a company off the ground production additional models as a history maker o2u corsair christian frank schilt, marine observation squadron 7 os2u kingfisher. Vought os2u kingfisher with rescued airmen off truk on 1 may 1944 80g227991.
So when i found a good bargain on ebay, o bought this kingfisher. Navys primary shipbased, scout and observation aircraft during world war ii. Os2u from vo1 aboard the uss arizona 1941 float os2u from vo1 aboard the uss pennsylvania 1940 wheeled os2u3, in soviet union service, 1944 float os2u in raf service, 1943 float os2u3 in usn service, 1941 float i am not sure if the last aircraft, the os2u3 is from 1941. Voir plus didees sur le theme avion militaire, hydravion et militaire. His latest book is united states naval aviation, 19191941. We are aware of 5 similar reference publications related to vought os2u kingfisher. Two further and generally similar series, the os2u 2 and 3, followed the latter also going into production at the naval aircraft factory as the os2n1. It was designed to be catapultlaunched, but could also operate using fixed or wheeled landing gear, and was generally considered to be underpowered despite it being the primary shipboard observation aircraft of the usn. Vought was the name of several related american aerospace firms. Their primary purpose was to provide the coast guards early anti. Vought os2u kingfisher project gutenberg selfpublishing.
The book is rich with detailed written narratives, captions, and a wealth of visual information. The engine was renamed r985an2 or 8 depending on production batch. Vought os2u kingfisher shipborne reconnaissance scout. The vought os2u kingfisher was an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. The os2u could also operate on fixed, wheeled, taildragger landing gear. It was capable of flying for up to six hours at 70 mph using special flaps and ailerons. Performance was modest, because of its light engine. Os2u kingfisher from classic warship publishing item number. These books are great for doing some preassembly research though they are obviously limited in scope due to their size. It was the first vought production airplane to have an all metal monocoque structure and also the first airplane to use spot welding on a production model. Mar 16, 2018 the vought os2u kingfisher was an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. Nov 23, 2015 the os2u kingfisher was a bigger more capable aircraft with 450 horse power.
The os2u1 was a twoplace lowwing monoplane designed to operate from land, carrier, battleship or cruiser. Voughts versatile kingfisher served as a gun spotter, patrol plane. Text next turns to international kingfisher use then swiftly segues to an airframe and performance brief, before recapping wwii combat service. Feb 21, 2018 the os2u kingfisher was a product of the vought aircraft firm, appearing initially as the vs. The vought os2u kingfisher is an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. A fantastic price for anyone interested in these workhorses of the us navy scout plane fleet. Float variant of the vought os2u 2 kingfisher in flight, location unknown, janmay 1942 aerial view of uss north carolina, off the us east coast, 17 apr 1942, photo 2 of 3 newly arrived aviation cadets at the naval air station at corpus christi, texas, united states submitting to haircut inspection, circa 1942. Two further and generally similar series, the os2u2 and 3, followed the latter also going into production at the naval aircraft factory as the os2n1. Vought os2u kingfisher, softback book classic warships pub at the best online prices at ebay. Vought os2u3 kingfisher national air and space museum. Dana bells os2u kingfisher is a softcover book in 8. Os2u kingfisher by kitty hawk lsm work in progress.
Number 111 in the very familiar warpaint series by guideline, this book follows their tried and true format. Its os2u designation indicated that it was an observationscouting aircraftthe second 2 observerscout produced by vought u. Like his previous book on the vindicator this one is packed full of useful information, photos, and drawings. At vought sikorsky division of united aircraft, east hartford, connecticutt. The os2u 1 was a twoplace lowwing monoplane designed to operate from land, carrier, battleship or cruiser. The first incarnation of vought was established by chance m. Note the postwar style white only star and bar on the fuselage. Os2u kingfisher by dana bell classic warships publishing.
All os2u 1s and some 2s employed the vought main float. Over 1500 were built and the kingfisher operated off of cruisers and battleships throughout the war. Float variant of the vought os2u2 kingfisher in flight, location unknown, janmay 1942 aerial view of uss north carolina, off the us east coast, 17 apr 1942, photo 2 of 3 newly arrived aviation cadets at the naval air station at corpus christi, texas, united states submitting to haircut inspection, circa 1942. Soft cover, landscape a4 format, 72 pages plus covers. Voughtsikorsky aircraft divisions os2u kingfisher was the u. Vought is the name of several related american aerospace firms. Like all warpaint titles, plenty of pretty pictures support the subject. The kingfishers were modified for coast guard use and were designated os2u3s. Search for vought os2u kingfisher and quickly find all products, articles, walkarounds and books related to this topic.
Voughts design, various seats used in the cockpit, storage arrangement of the liferaft, and so forth. Vought os2u3 kingfisher is recovered uss baltimore ca68 after she had rescued lieutenant junior grade george m. After the b17 in which he was flying ditched in the pacific in. These have included, in the past, lewis and vought corporation, chance vought, voughtsikorsky, ltv aerospace part of lingtemcovought, vought aircraft companies, and vought aircraft industries. Vought os2u kingfisher, softback book classic warships pub at the best online prices at. This is aircraft pictorial 3 os2u kingfisher by dana bell. The vought os2u kingfisher was the standard catapultlaunched observation aircraft for the us navy during the second world war. Navys primary shipbased, scout and observation airplane during world war ii. I purchased it to give me some ideas before building a 148 scale revell os2u. Spanning just 48 pages, vought os2u kingfisher begins with design, development and initial deployment notes. This monograph on the vought os2u kingfisher is the second monograph dana has written for the aircraft pictorial series from classic warships publishing.
He made friends with a pilot, tex a cowboy boot wearing brown shoe who found a japanese zero on his tail, another kingfisher from the saratoga, i believe, was called in and got a surprise attack on the zero and splashed it, to great celebration by the crews. Legendary world war i ace eddie rickenbacker owed his life to a vought os2u kingfisher. Chance vought survivor club history chance vought survivors club swift museum foundation red river swift wing. The latest in a line of quite successful 32 nd scale releases is the 32nd scale kit of the recon bird famous for its work in not only the pacific with the us navy but many other nations, the os2u kingfisher will no doubt be popular with modellers who like navy aircraft and objects not typical to the fighterbomber world we see so much of. Known as old slow and ugly the vought sikorsky kingfisher played an unsung heroes role in ww2, not only did it spot for the ships guns it also undertook many rescues including that of. The vought os2u kingfisher page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. Internet modeler riich 1200 os2u kingfisher with launcher. Os2u kingfisher by kitty hawk lsm work in progress large. Ok, so my bench is littered with more kits than it should be. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or. The os2u kingfisher was a more modern singlewing floatplane that joined the fleet in 1940.
Riich 1200 os2u kingfisher with launcher by chris banyairiepl. The british kingfisher i was a counterpart of the os2u3. Vought os2u kingfisher, shipboard observation floatplane, 1938. Voughts versatile kingfisher served as a gun spotter, patrol plane, antisubmarine scout, utility transport and trainer, but downed aircrews remembered it best as an angel on floats legendary world war i ace eddie rickenbacker owed his life to a vought os2u kingfisher. Cwpa3this is the third book by classic warships in the aircraft pictorial series and the second book authored by dana bell.
It served on battleships and cruisers of the us navy. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. Known as old slow and ugly the vought sikorsky kingfisher played an unsung heroes role in ww2, not only did it spot for the ships guns it also undertook many rescues including that of capt. Americas iconic wwii floatplane enjoys warpaint treatment in the 111th installment of the perennially popular series.
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