Why don't US modern fighter planes today look like their wings can be folded like in WW2 (Hellcat)? - Quora
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aerodynamics - What's the advantage of the F4U Corsair's gull wing design? - Aviation Stack Exchange
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Main Wing with Aileron & Flap Servos & Folding Wing Mechanism for F4U Corsair 1.6M RC Warbird Airplane (SMLXF4U-01) - Surrey Models
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