RNZAF Chance Corsair NZ5201 to NZ5577 & NZ5601 to NZ5660

RNZAF Chance Vought F4U-1,F4U-1D & Goodyear FG-1D Corsair
NZ5201 to NZ5577 and NZ5601 to NZ5660

Corsair NZ5440RNZAF Photo

Equipped with obsolescent Curtiss P-40s, Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) squadrons in the South Pacific performed impressively compared to the American units they operated alongside, in particular in the air-to-air role. The American government accordingly decided to give New Zealand early access to the Corsair, especially as it was not initially being used from carriers. Some 424 Corsairs equipped 13 RNZAF squadrons, including No. 14 Squadron RNZAF and No. 15 Squadron RNZAF, replacing SBD Dauntless as well as P-40s. Most of the F4U-1s were assembled by Unit 60 with a further batch were assembled and flown at RNZAF Hobsonville. In total there were 237 F4U-1s and 127 F4U-1Ds used by the RNZAF during the Second World War. 60 FG-1Ds which arrived post war were given serial numbers prefixed NZ5600 to NZ5660.

The first deliveries of lend-lease Corsairs began in March 1944 with the arrival of 30 F4U-1s at the RNZAF Base Depot Workshops (Unit 60) at Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides. From April, these workshops became responsible for assembling all Corsairs for the RNZAF units operating the aircraft in the South West Pacific and a Test and Despatch flight was set up to test the aircraft after assembly. By June 1944, 100 Corsairs had been assembled and test flown. The first squadrons to use the Corsair were 20 and 21 Squadrons on Espiritu Santo island, operational in May 1944. The organization of the RNZAF in the Pacific and New Zealand meant that only the pilots and a small staff belonged to the Squadron (the maximum strength on a squadron was 27 pilots): Squadrons were assigned to several Servicing Units which carried out aircraft maintenance and operated from fixed locations: hence F4U-1 NZ5313 was first used by 20 Squadron/1 SU on Guadalcanal in May 1944; 20 Squadron was then relocated to 2 SU on Bougainville in November. In all there were 10 front line SUs plus another three based in New Zealand. Because each of the SUs painted its aircraft with distinctive markings and the aircraft themselves could be repainted in several different colour schemes the RNZAF Corsairs were far less uniform in appearance compared with their American and FAA contemporaries. By late 1944, the F4U had equipped all 10 Pacific-based fighter squadrons of the RNZAF.

By the time the Corsairs arrived, there were virtually no Japanese aircraft left in New Zealand's allocated sectors of the Southern Pacific, and despite the RNZAF Squadrons extending their operations to more northern islands, they were primarily used for close support of American, Australian and New Zealand soldiers fighting the Japanese. New Zealand pilots were aware of the Corsair's poor forward view and tendency to ground loop, but found these drawbacks could be solved by pilot training in curved approaches before use from rough forward airbases. At the end of 1945, all Corsair squadrons but one (No. 14) were disbanded. That last squadron was based in Japan, until the Corsair was retired from service in 1947.

No. 14 Squadron was given new FG-1Ds and, in March 1946 transferred to Iwakuni, Japan as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force.

Only two airworthy examples of the 424 aircraft procured survives: NZ5648/ZK-COR, owned by the Old Stick and Rudder Company at Masterton, NZ and NZ5612/N43FG with Barry Avent in South Carolina, USA. One other mostly complete aircraft and the remains of two others were known to be held by a private collector at Ardmore, NZ, in 1996. Their current whereabouts are unknown.

Serial	c/n	Type	U.S.N.	Aircraft history
NZ5201	4855	F4U-1	56432	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Test flown from Pallikulo on 29 March 1944 by Flight Lieutenent D. Greig. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 15 May 1944. Coded "1", and "201" and named "ALMA". To No.14 Squadron on 25 June 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 06 August 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 30 August 1944. To No.17 Squadron on 21 September 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 03 November 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 12 November 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 22 November 1944. To No.25 Squadron on 19 December 1944. To No.17 Squadron on 01 January 1945. To No.18 Squadron on 24 January 1945. To No.23 Squadron on 14 February 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 03 March 1945. To No.26 Squadron on 23 March 1945. To No.18 Squadron on 13 June 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5202	4895	F4U-1	56472	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 17 May 1944. Coded "A" and "K". To No.21 Squadron by July 1944. To No.23 Squadron by November 1944. Last used operationally on 04 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5203	4872	F4U-1	56449	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 April 1944. Damaged after undercarriage collapsed while taxying at 1335 hours on 18 May 1944. Sergeant A. Spedon uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville on 13 June 1944.
NZ5204	4860	F4U-1	56437	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 April 1944. Coded "04" and "L". To No.18 Squadron by November 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Los Negros on 16 November 1944. Collided with a USMC Helldiver over Los Negros on 05 December 1944 and crashed into the sea east of the airfield. Flight Lieutenant Raymond Annand-Smith killed. Aircraft written off books at Manus.
NZ5205	4857	F4U-1	56434	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 April 1944. Hit by flak during a strafing attack near Tabago at 1155 hours on 08 June 1944. The aircraft crashed into the jungle and exploded. Sergeant Wallace Duncan killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5206	4905	F4U-1	56482.	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 April 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 12 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 12 June 1945. To No.19 Squadron on 13 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5207	4890	F4U-1	56467	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 01 May 1944. To No.14 Squadron by June 1944. Crashed after being shot down near Adler Bay at 0925 hours on 30 June 1944. Squadron Leader John Blundell killed. Aircraft written off at Bougainville.
NZ5208	4849	F4U-1	56426	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 01 May 1944. To No.16 Squadron in September 1944. The aircraft swung on landing at Bougainville on 01 September 1944, ran off the runway and overturned. Flight Sergeant E. Rowe injured and the aircraft was written off. At some later stage it appears that it was rebuilt and ferried to New Zealand. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5209	4899	F4U-1	56476	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 01 May 1944. Coded "9". To No.30 Squadron on 12 November 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 12 December 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 15 February 1945. To No.26 Squadron on 02 May 1945. To No.21 Squadron on 16 May 1945. To No.19 Squadron on 13 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945 and placed in Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore. A dvertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5210	4893	F4U-1	56470	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 01 May 1944. Mid air collision with NZ5217 at 8000 feet over the sea north of Bougainville on 08 May 1944. The aircraft collided while flying in battle formation. Sergeant Brian Shearer killed. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5211	4858	F4U-1	56435	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 01 May 1944. To No.14 Squadron by July 1944. Undershot runway at Torokina on 11 July 1944 after suffering hydraulic failure. Sergeant P. Malveney injured and aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5212	4999	F4U-1	49752	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 April 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 21 February 1945. To No.25 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5213	4979	F4U-1	49732	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 01 May 1944. Coded "13" and "213". To No.23 Squadron on 29 February 1945. To No.26 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5214	5001	F4U-1	49754	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 April 1944. To No. 17 Squadron. Mid air collision with NZ5354 on 04 January 1945 at 11,000 feet over Beaufort Bay. Repaired and returned to service. To No.26 Squadron by May 1945. To No.21 Squadron on 12 June 1945. To No.19 Squadron by August 1945. Swung on landing and damaged at Jacquinot Bay on 07 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5215	4859	F4U-1	56436	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 01 May 1944. Coded "E". To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5216	4906	F4U-1	56483	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 April 1944. Coded "16", "L" and "S". To No.23 Squadron by November 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5217	4875	F4U-1	56452	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 April 1944. Mid air collision with NZ5210 over the sea north of Bougainville at 0725 hours on 08 May 1944. The aircraft collided at 8000 feet while flying in battle formation. Flying Officer John Casselberg killed. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5218	4995	F4U-1	49748	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 April 1944. To No.14 Squadron by July 1944. Belly landed at Piva on 14 July 1944 after enemy fire caused hydraulic failure. Flying Officer B. Hay uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5219	4864	F4U-1	56441	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 April 1944. To No.14 Squadron by 26 June 1944. To No.19 Squadron by August 1944. Aircraft slid into a ditch when a tyre burst on takeoff at 0650 hours on 13 August 1944. Pilot Officer R. Johnston uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5220	4898	F4U-1	56475	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 April 1944. To No.14 Squadron by 25 June 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 04 February 1945. To No.22 Squadron by May 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5221	4847	F4U-1	56424	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 01 May 1944. Coded "21". T o No.17 Squadron by October 1944. Disappeared while on a bombing run around Bougainville on 17 October 1944. Pilot Officer Athol Kilner missing presumed killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5222	4869	F4U-1	56446	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.20 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 01 May 1944. Badly damaged at Torokina on 27 August 1944. To No.24 Squadron by September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5223	4853	F4U-1	56430	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 17 May 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 18 May 1944. To No.14 Squadron by August 1944. Crashed into sea near Duke of York Island on 04 August 1944 after being shot down by Japanese anti-aircraft fire. Squadron Leader D. Cocks rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5224	4865	F4U-1	56442	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Crashed at Guadalcanal while landing on 20 May 1944. Sergeant I. Field uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5225	4871	F4U-1	56448	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 17 May 1944. Coded "B". To No.21 Squadron by July 1944. To No.22 Squadron by October 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. A dvertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5226	4882	F4U-1	56459	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 17 May 1944. Crashed near Gaudalcanal at 0755 hours on 22 May 1944. The aircraft climbed to 32,000 feet for an aerobatics exercise and was last seen spinning into the sea by a US Navy destroyer. Sergeant John Doggett killed. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5227	4900	F4U-1	56477	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 17 May 1944. Coded "C". Ditched in St. George Channel near Rabaul on 17 June 1944. The aircraft was hit by Japanese anti-aircraft fire. Flying Officer G. Walker uninjured and rescued. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5228	4848	F4U-1	56425	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Coded "D" and "28". To No.21 Squadron on 19 July 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 21 October 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5229	4851	F4U-1	56428	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Coded "E". To No.22 Squadron on 21 July 1944. To No.21 Squadron by October 1944. Landed heavily and swerved off runway at Piva when returning from a strike on 24 October 1944. Flight Sergeant A. Proffitt injured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5230	4891	F4U-1	56468	Shipped from USA on 06 March 1944 aboard "USS Kadashan Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 23 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Coded "F". To No.21 Squadron on 16 July 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 15 October 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5231	4885	F4U-1	56462	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 17 May 1944 and damaged on same day. Repaired and returned to service by September 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 22 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5232	4892	F4U-1	56469	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 09 June 1944. Coded "M" and "32". To No.22 Squadron on 18 October 1944. Suffered major damage on 25 October 1944 but repaired and returned to service. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5233	4896	F4U-1	56473	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 17 May 1944. Coded "G" and "33". Named "GLORIA LYONS" - the fourth aircraft to bear this name. Crashed on landing at Bougainville on 15 June 1944 due to the condition of the runway at the time. S ergeant R. Carter uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5234	4888	F4U-1	56465	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal in June 1944. To No.19 Squadron by July 1944. Crashed at Bougainville after engine failure on takeoff on 20 July 1944. Sergeant T. Watt uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5235	4883	F4U-1	56460	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Coded "O" and "35". To No.15 Squadron, Bougainville on 09 June 1944. To No.18 Squadron by late June 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 23 July 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. Crashed into sea after engine failure on 23 December 1944. Pilot Officer D. Trim rescued. Aircraft written off books at Manus.
NZ5236	4867	F4U-1	56444	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 17 May 1944. Coded "H" and "Q". To No.21 Squadron by September 1944. Crashed near Henry Reid Bay, New Britain at 0825 on 14 September 1944. The aircraft is presumed to have been hit by flak on a bombing run and crashed into the sea from 200 feet. Pilot Officer William Wilson killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5237	4902	F4U-1	56479	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Coded "I". To No.21 Squadron by September 1944. Mid air collision with NZ5329 at Bougainville at 0915 hours on 15 September 1944. The aircraft were returning from a strike at Chabai when they collided on final approach and crashed onto the runway. Flight Sergeant William Jardine killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5238	4856	F4U-1	56433	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 17 May 1944. Coded "J". To No.22 Squadron on 04 October 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5239	4876	F4U-1	56453	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Espiritu Santo in May 1944. Crashed after swinging off runway following ferry flight from Espiritu Santo to Guadalcanal on 25 May 1944. Flying Officer D. Stewart injured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5240	4901	F4U-1	56478	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 17 May 1944. Coded "K" and "40". To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 11 September 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 12 June 1945. Last operation from Jacquinot Bay on 15 September 1945. T o No.16 Squadron on 13 October 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5241	4868	F4U-1	56445	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 13 June 1944. Coded "M". To No.18 Squadron on 16 June 1944. Crashed near Talili Bay at 1200 hours on 28 June 1944. The aircraft suffered flak damage and hit a tree before exploding in the jungle. Sergeant Laurence Murray killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5242	4897	F4U-1	56474	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Crashed into sea near Savu Island after mid air collision with NZ5202 during training flight on 22 May 1944. Sergeant F. Donaldson rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5243	4866	F4U-1	56443	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Remained at Espiritu Santo until being issued to No.22 Squadron on 28 December 1944. To No.15 Squadron by January 1945. Struck by NZ5379 while parked at Espiritu Santo on 24 January 1945. Written off books at Espiritu Santo.
NZ5244	4870	F4U-1	56447	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Crashed at Guadalcanal on 27 May 1944 after suffering engine failure on takeoff and crashing into the sea. Flight Sergeant Frederick Donaldson killed. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5245	4852	F4U-1	56429	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 09 June 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 18 January 1945. To No.22 Squadron by July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5246	4881	F4U-1	56458	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 20 May 1944. Coded "P". To No.21 Squadron on 21 July 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. Crashed at Los Negros while landing with one undercarriage leg retracted on 04 January 1945. Written off books at Los Negros.
NZ5247	4994	F4U-1	49747	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 25 May 1944. Coded "L" and "47". To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 12 June 1945. Last used on operations at Jacquinot Bay on 20 September 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 03 October 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. For sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5248	4878	F4U-1	56455	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 15 May 1944. Coded "48". To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 16 September 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron by April 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 26 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5249	4889	F4U-1	56466	Shipped from USA on 08 March 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 25 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Crashed after tyre blew out on landing at Henderson Field during training flight on 30 May 1944. Sergeant K. Gibson uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5250	4977	F4U-1	49730	Shipped from USA on 07 March 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 26 March 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Espiritu Santo in May 1944. Crashed at Espiritu Santo on 18 May 1944 after undercarriage collapsed on landing due not being locked down. Sergeant N. McCready uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5251	4863	F4U-1	56440	Shipped from USA on 07 March 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 26 March 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Bougainville on 20 May 1944. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 31 August 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron by April 1945. To No.19 Squadron on 13 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5252	5003	F4U-1	49756	Shipped from USA on 07 March 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 26 March 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Coded "M". Crashed into sea near Kieta on 16 June 1944 after mid air collision with NZ5267. Flying Officer M. Scannell uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5253	4984	F4U-1	49737	Shipped from USA on 07 March 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 26 March 1944. Coded "G". Remained at Espiritu Santo due to major engine problems and was used as a cockpit drill aircraft until September 1944. To No.22 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5254	4874	F4U-1	56451	Shipped from USA on 07 March 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 26 March 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 09 June 1944. Coded "54". To No.17 Squadron by September 1944. Crashed at Guadalcanal at 0925 hours on 15 September 1944. The aircraft failed to become airborne prior to the undercarriage retracting. As a result the 500 lb bomb beneath the aircraft exploded. Sergeant Noel Harper killed. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5255	4861	F4U-1	56438	Shipped from USA on 07 March 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 26 March 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 26 May 1944. Coded "C" and "55". To No.21 Squadron on 26 July 1944. Tasked to carry out routine strafing patrol over south Bougainville, made a low level attack on three Japanese gardners. Seen to emit a white stream of smoke from the starboard wing which appeared to strike a tree. Aircraft failed to pull up and crashed into the jungle near Kara at 0900 hours on 29 August 1944, and burst into flames after crashing. Flight Sergeant Ronald L Bayly killed. Body never recovered. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville. Wreckage sighted April 1998 by Truce Monitoring team. No trace of pilot.
NZ5256	4886	F4U-1	56463	Shipped from USA on 07 March 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 26 March 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 25 May 1944. To No.25 Squadron on 13 June 1944. Ditched into sea near Cape Molkte on 14 June 1944 due to engine failure. Sergeant W. Thomson rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5257	4880	F4U-1	56457	Shipped from USA on 12 March 1944 aboard "USS Pequot Hill". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 04 April 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Coded "N". To No.21 Squadron by July 1944. Crashed at Nissan Island after heavy landing on 30 July 1944. Pilot Officer W. Gain uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5258	4997	F4U-1	49750	Shipped from USA on 23 March 1944 aboard "USS Mission San Fernando". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 17 April 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 09 June 1944. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 02 September 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 12 June 1945. To No.19 Squadron on 13 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5259	5124	F4U-1	49877	Shipped from USA on 25 March 1944 aboard "USS Klamath Falls". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 21 April 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Coded "P". Crashed on landing at Torokina on 07 June 1944 as a result of combat damage. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5260	5008	F4U-1	49761	Shipped from USA on 28 March 1944 aboard "USS Mission San Miguel". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 27 April 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 25 May 1944. Coded "60". To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 12 June 1945. Last used on operations from Jacquinot Bay on 14 September 1945. To No 16 Squadron on 03 October 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5261	5018	F4U-1	49771	Shipped from USA on 28 March 1944 aboard "USS Mission San Miguel". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 27 April 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Coded "61". To No.15 Squadron on 11 June 1944. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 07 May 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5262	4961	F4U-1	49714	Shipped from USA on 04 April 1944 aboard "USS Rudyard Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 01 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 20 May 1944. Coded "62". To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 12 June 1945. To No.19 Squadron by July 1945. Crashed at Jacquinot Bay and burnt out on 23 July 1845. The aircraft suffered an engine failure on takeoff and crashed onto the runway. Flight Sergeant D. Howlett injured. Aircraft written off books at Jacquinot Bay.
NZ5263	4969	F4U-1	49722	Shipped from USA on 04 April 1944 aboard "USS Rudyard Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 01 May 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 21 July 1944. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 12 June 1945. To No.19 Squadron on 13 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5264	4975	F4U-1	49728	Shipped from USA on 04 April 1944 aboard "USS Rudyard Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 01 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 20 May 1944. Ditched in sea near Bougainville at 0730 hours on 07 July 1944 after engine failure. Flight Sergeant E. Shorthouse rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5265	4987	F4U-1	49740	Shipped from USA on 04 April 1944 aboard "USS Rudyard Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 01 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 20 May 1944. Ditched in sea as a result of fuel exhaustion during ferry flight from Espiritu Santo to Guadalcanal on 20 May 1944. Sergeant T. Simpson rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5266	4998	F4U-1	49751	Shipped from USA on 04 April 1944 aboard "USS Rudyard Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 01 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 20 May 1944. Crashed into sea as a result of engine fire caused by Japanese anti-aircraft fire on 14 July 1944. Sergeant L. Cousins rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5267	5000	F4U-1	49753	Shipped from USA on 04 April 1944 aboard "USS Rudyard Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 01 May 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Coded "Q". To No.15 Squadron on 28 June 1944. Damaged at Torokina on 20 August 1944. Repaired and returned to service by February 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5268	4850	F4U-1	56427	Shipped from USA on 04 April 1944 aboard "USS Rudyard Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 01 May 1944. Issued to No.18 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 01 June 1944. To No. 19 Squadron by July 1944. Ditched into sea near Tewai Point after engine failure due to Japanese anti-aircraft fire on 01 August 1944. Flight Sergeant P. Jones rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5269	4854	F4U-1	56431	Shipped from USA on 04 April 1944 aboard "USS Rudyard Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 01 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 25 May 1944. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. No.22 Squadron on 05 September 1944. To No.17 Squadron on 25 January 1945. To No.21 Squadron by April 1945. To No.19 Squadron on 13 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5270	4894	F4U-1	56461	Shipped from USA on 04 April 1944 aboard "USS Rudyard Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 01 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 09 June 1944. Missing without trace near Savo Island on 11 June 1944. The aircraft was last seen climbing through 15,000 feet on an exercise and disappeared without trace. Pilot Officer William Smith missing presumed killed. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5271	4894	F4U-1	56471	Shipped from USA on 04 April 1944 aboard "USS Rudyard Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 01 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 09 June 1944. Coded "A". To No.23 Squadron by November 1944. To No.25 Squadron by February 1945. Crashed at Los Negros at 1510 hours on 24 February 1945. The wing of the aircraft folded shortly after takeoff and it crashed into the sea east of the airfield. Flying Officer Bernard Morgan killed. Aircraft written off books at Los Negros.
NZ5272	4903	F4U-1	56480	Shipped from USA on 04 April 1944 aboard "USS Rudyard Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 01 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Espiritu Santo on 18 May 1944. Coded "72". Crashed during night flying exercise at Henderson Field on 01 June 1944 when the undercarriage collapsed on landing. Sergeant W. Thomson uninjured. Aircraft written off at Guadalcanal but rear fuselage used in the rebuild of NZ5307 in March 1945.
NZ5273	4904	F4U-1	56481	Shipped from USA on 04 April 1944 aboard "USS Rudyard Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 01 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 20 May 1944. Coded "73". To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 04 September 1944. To No.26 Squadron by May 1945 and last flown by them on 01 June 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5274	4985	F4U-1	49738	Shipped from USA on 19 April 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 25 May 1944. Coded "74". Crashed near Talili Bay at 1345 hours on 20 June 1944. The aircraft was hit by flak and crashed into a plantation, exploding on impact. Sergeant William Thomson killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5275	5090	F4U-1	49843	Shipped from USA on 19 April 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 20 May 1944. Coded "75". To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. Badly damaged in taxying accident with NZ5277 at Kukum Field on 17 August 1944 but repaired and returned to service. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 12 June 1945. To No.19 Squadron on 13 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5276	5103	F4U-1	49856	Shipped from USA on 19 April 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 13 June 1944. Coded "N". To No.18 Squadron by July 1944. Missing after departing from Green Island on a dawn patrol on 11 July 1944. The aircraft took off with 3 others at 0545 hours and was last seen climbing into cloud. Pilot Officer Murray Nagel missing presumed killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5277	5113	F4U-1	49866	Shipped from USA on 19 April 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 18 May 1944. Coded "77". To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. Badly damaged in taxying accident with NZ5275 at Kukum Field on 17 August 1944 but repaired and returned to service. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron by April 1945. Damaged on 24 July 1945 but repaired and returned to service by September. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5278	5216	F4U-1	49969	Shipped from USA on 19 April 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Espiritu Santo on 18 May 1944. Ditched in sea during ferry flight from Espiritu Santo to Guadalcanal on 20 May 1944. Sergeant W Thomson rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5279	5224	F4U-1	49977	Shipped from USA on 19 April 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 25 May 1944. Damaged on 03 August 1944 but repaired and returned to service. To No.21 Squadron on 27 November 1944. To No.17 Squadron by December 1944. Badly damaged when it ran off airstrip during takeoff on 05 January 1945. Flight Sergeant K. Dyer injured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5280	5227	F4U-1	49980	Shipped from USA on 19 April 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 25 May 1944. Coded "80". Crashed into sea near Duke of York Island after suffering engine failure on 23 June 1944. Flight Sergeant E. Shorthouse rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5281	5246	F4U-1	49999	Shipped from USA on 19 April 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 09 June 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 26 June 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 16 September 1944. To No.26 Squadron by March 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5282	5270	F4U-1	50023	Shipped from USA on 19 April 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 25 May 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 22 January 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 15 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5283	5316	F4U-1	50069	Shipped from USA on 19 April 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 25 May 1944. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 10 September 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. Crashed into the sea off Green Island at 1924 hours on 15 January 1945. The aircraft was in a group of 4 which entered a front. It gradually lost height and crashed into the sea, exploding on impact. Flight Lieutenant Thomas Johnson killed. Aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5284	5320	F4U-1	50073	Shipped from USA on 19 April 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Remained at Espiritu Santo due to major engine problems. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron and ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1945. To No.26 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5285	5323	F4U-1	50076	Shipped from USA on 19 April 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal in June 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 08 September 1944. To No.17 Squadron on 25 January 1945. To No.21 Squadron on 10 May 1945. To No.19 Squadron on 13 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5286	5325	F4U-1	50078	Shipped from USA on 19 April 1944 aboard "USS Breton". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 13 June 1944. Coded "286". To No.23 Squadron by February 1945. To No.26 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5287	4919	F4U-1	49672	From US Marines Aircraft Pool. Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 25 May 1944. Coded "R" and "87". To No.18 Squadron on 05 June 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 03 October 1944. To No.16 Squadron by January 1945. Crashed into the sea off Green Island at 1924 hours on 15 January 1945. The aircraft was in a group of 4 which entered a front. It gradually lost height and crashed into the sea, exploding on impact. Flight Sergeant Ronald Albrecht killed. Aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5288	4991	F4U-1	49744	From US Marines Aircraft Pool. Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 09 June 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 30 August 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 01 June 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 26 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5289	4992	F4U-1	49745	From US Marines Aircraft Pool. Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalacanal on 09 June 1944. To No.16 Squadron by August 1944. Crashed into sea off Kukum during a night flight on 03 August 1944 due to engine failure. Pilot Officer G. Newfield rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5290	5015	F4U-1	49768	From US Marines Aircraft Pool. Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 09 June 1944. Coded "90". Crashed at Kukum after swinging off runway during landing on 13 June 1944. Sergeant G. Southwell injured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5291	5035	F4U-1	49788	From US Marines Aircraft Pool. Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 09 June 1944. Ditched in sea off Kukum due to engine failure during training flight on 10 June 1944. Sergeant A. Ewart uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5292	4873	F4U-1	56450	Shipped from USA on 13 April 1944 aboard "USS Ochoco". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 19 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 09 June 1944. To No.19 Squadron by August 1944. Crashed near the mouth of the Sumei River at 1030 hours on 28 August 1944. The aircraft appeared to suffer an engine failure during a strafing run and crashed into the harbour. Flight Sergeant Jack Knight killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5293	4879	F4U-1	56456	Shipped from USA on 13 April 1944 aboard "USS Ochoco". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 19 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal in June 1944. Coded "H". To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5294	5006	F4U-1	49759	Shipped from USA on 13 April 1944 aboard "USS Ochoco". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 19 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Squadron, Bougainville in June 1944. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 09 September 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. Crashed into the jungle near Green Island at 1925 hours on 15 January 1945. The aircraft made a circuit of the base before crashing in the jungle and bursting into flames. Flying Officer Greville Randell killed. Aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5295	4887	F4U-1	56464	Shipped from USA on 13 April 1944 aboard "USS Ochoco". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 19 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 13 June 1944. Coded "G" and "95". To No.15 Squadron on 20 June 1944. To No.18 Squadron on 21 June 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. To No.24 Squadron on 27 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand departing from Bougainville on 27 September 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5296	4862	F4U-1	56439	Shipped from USA on 13 April 1944 aboard "USS Ochoco". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 19 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 13 June 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 28 June 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 12 June 1945. To No.19 Squadron on 13 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5297	4877	F4U-1	56454	Shipped from USA on 13 April 1944 aboard "USS Ochoco". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 19 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Espiritu Santo on 26 June 1944. To No.23 Squadron by February 1944. To No.26 Squadron on 10 April 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5298	5215	F4U-1	49968	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Fort McHenry". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 13 June 1944. To No.15 Squadron by 02 July 1944. To No.16 Squadron by September 1944. Mid air collision with NZ5306 at 1440 hours on 18 September 1944. The aircraft were part of the Squadron returning from a bombing sweep when they encountered bad weather near Torakina. Both aircraft exploded on impact and fell into the sea. Pilot Officer Christopher MacLean killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5299	5209	F4U-1	49962	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Fort McHenry". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "T". To No.23 Squadron on 21 November 1944. Last used on operations in Los Negros on 26 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5300	5108	F4U-1	49861	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Fort McHenry". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 13 June 1944. Code "Q" and "300". To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. To No.25 Squadron by January 1945. To No.19 Squadron by March 1945. To No.17 Squadron by May 1945. Last used on operations from Los Negros on 04 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5301	5055	F4U-1	49808	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Fort McHenry". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 13 June 1944. Coded "Q". To No.15 Squadron on 20 June 1944. To No.18 Squadron on 30 June 1944. Crashed into the sea while providing cover for a downed pilot on 30 June 1944. Flying Officer R. McInder rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5302	5134	F4U-1	49887	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Fort McHenry". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 13 June 1944. Coded "M" and "302". To No.21 Squadron on 03 August 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5303	5011	F4U-1	49764	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Fort McHenry". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 13 June 1944. Coded "303". To No.22 Squadron on 02 September 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. Crashed into Nissan Island Lagoon on 11 January 1945 after hydraulic failure prevented the undercarriage from being lowered. Flying Officer L. Stephenson bailed out and was rescued. After an amazing series of unpiloted manouevres the aircraft finally crashed into the sea. Aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5304	5020	F4U-1	49773	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalacanal on 13 June 1944. To No.19 Squadron by July 1944. Undercarriage collapsed on takeoff on 16 July 1944. Flight Sergeant J. Calder uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5305	5095	F4U-1	49848	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1945. To No.26 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5306	5120	F4U-1	49873	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 13 June 1944. Coded "306". To No.15 Squadron on 20 June 1944. To No.16 Squadron by September 1944. Mid air collision with NZ5298 at 1440 hours on 18 September 1944. The aircraft were part of the Squadron returning from a bombing sweep when they encountered bad weather near Torakina. Both aircraft exploded on impact and fell into the sea. Flight Sergeant David Ellison killed. Aircraft written off.
NZ5307	5114	F4U-1	49867	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.14 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 13 June 1944. Received extensive tail damage during June 1944. The rear fuselage was removed and replaced with that of NZ5272 and the aircraft was operational again by October 1944 with No.18 Squadron. To No.21 Squadron by December 1944. To No.26 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5308	5450	F4U-1	50203	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Damaged after undercarriage collapse on 11 January 1945, but repaired and returned to service. To No.23 Squadron by July 1945. Crashed near Rakikau River after being hit by bomb blast on 08 July 1945. Pilot Officer D. Trim rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5309	5123	F4U-1	49876	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "309". To No.26 Squadron on 10 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5310	5102	F4U-1	49855	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "I" and "310". To No.18 Squadron. To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5311	5019	F4U-1	49772	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Damaged in landing accident on 11 January 1945 but repaired and returned to service. To No.23 Squadron on 27 February 1945. To No.26 Squadron on 26 March 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5312	5116	F4U-1	49869	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "312". To No.23 Squadron on 02 March 1945. To No.19 Squadron by April 1945. To No.26 Squadron on 10 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5313	5100	F4U-1	49853	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "313". To No.23 Squadron on 19 February 1944. To No.26 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5314	5206	F4U-1	49959	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 08 July 1944. Coded "14 ". To No.15 Squadron on 02 October 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. Damaged by anti-aircraft fire on 28 January 1945. Repaired and returned to operations by April 1945 with No.22 Squadron. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5315	5156	F4U-1	49909	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "315". To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. To No.26 Squadron on 10 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5316	5237	F4U-1	49990	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. To No.16 Squadron by September 1944. Possibly hit by wreckage from the mid air collision between NZ5298 and NZ5306 at 1440 hours on 18 September 1944. The aircraft were part of the Squadron returning from a bombing sweep when they encountered bad weather near Torakina. The aircraft crashed into the sea. Flight Lieutenant Keith Starnes killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5317	5099	F4U-1	49852	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Espiritu Santo on 28 June 1944. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 14 September 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.15 Squadron by April 1945. Crashed at Cape Gazelle, New Ireland on 12 April 1945. The aircraft suffered from an engine failure and dived into a ridge. Pilot Officer Eric Shorthouse killed. Aircraft written off books at New Ireland.
NZ5318	5106	F4U-1	49859	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Espiritu Santo on 28 June 1944. To No.16 Squadron by August 1944. Crashed on landing at Kukum on 05 August 1944 due to undercarriage failure. Pilot Officer J. Gilliam uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5319	5211	F4U-1	49964	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS Table Rock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Espiritu Santo on 21 June 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 09 July 1944. To No.17 Squadron by September 1944. Crashed into Orewere Bay at 1027 hours on 30 September 1944. The aircraft was probably hit by flak while attacking an enemy position and dived into the water 300 yards off shore. Flying Officer David Blackley killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5320	5093	F4U-1	49846	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1944 aboard "USS R.C. Stoner". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 22 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. Coded "RK-V". To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by August 1944. Force landed in swamp at Piako at 0930 hours on 28 September 1944 after collision with Willow tree knocked out ignition leads, causing engine failure. Pilot Officer Peter Shephard uninjured. Written off books at Hamilton. Some parts salvaged and salvage rights to remainder of aircraft were granted to J. Regan, Lower Hutt on 30 July 1971 to assist in reconstruction of another aircraft.
NZ5321	5446	F4U-1	50199	Shipped from USA on 06 May 1944 aboard "USS Hammondsport". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 26 May 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Espiritu Santo on 28 June 1944. Coded "321". To No.23 Squadron on 24 February 1945. Badly damaged in July 1945 but rebuilt using parts from 3 other Corsairs. To No.26 Squadron on 28 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5322	5471	F4U-1	50224	Shipped from USA on 06 May 1944 aboard "USS Hammondsport". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 26 May 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. Coded "ZG-2". To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.26 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by August 1945. To Central Fighter Establishment, Ardmore by March 1946. Declared surplus and beyond economical repair on 18 March 1946 and written off books at Ohakea on 15 April 1946.
NZ5323	5243	F4U-1	49996	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "323" and named "JOAN". To No.26 Squadron by April 1945. To No.23 Squadron on 10 April 1945. To No.26 Squadron on 20 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5324	5300	F4U-1	50053	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "R" and "324". Commenced operations on 11 August 1944. Last used on operations on 13 November 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 29 December 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5325	5208	F4U-1	49961	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 25 August 1944. To No.26 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5326	5110	F4U-1	49863	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "326". To No.23 Squadron on 14 February 1945. To No.26 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5327	5028	F4U-1	49781	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Espiritu Santo on 23 June 1944. Coded "27". To No.19 Squadron by July 1945. Crashed into sea near Kukum after engine failure on takeoff on 05 July 1944. Flight Sergeant F. Bennett injured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5328	5168	F4U-1	49921	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June-August 1944. Coded "28". To No.15 Squadron on 28 October 1944. To No.21 Squadron 18 December 1944. To No.17 Squadron on 18 September 1945. Crashed on reef near Guadalcanal on 19 September 1945 during a ferry flight to New Zealand after the engine failed and the propellor fell off. Flight Lieutenant H. Eccersall rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5329	5564	F4U-1	50317	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. To No.16 Squadron by September 1944. Mid air collision with NZ5237 at Bougainville at 0915 hours on 15 September 1944. The aircraft were returning from a strike at Chabai when they collided on final approach and crashed onto the runway. Sergeant Neville Rowlands killed and aircraft written off.
NZ5330	5554	F4U-1	50307	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by July 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5331	5139	F4U-1	49892	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 01 March 1945. To No.26 Squadron by April 1945. Badly damaged on 10 May 1945 but repaired and returned to service. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5332	5077	F4U-1	49830	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. Coded "4". To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1945. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea in April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.4
NZ5333	5184	F4U-1	49937	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "333" and named "FIONA". Crashed after heavy landing on 09 July 1944. Pilot Officer W. Gain uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5334	5121	F4U-1	49874	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "N". To No.22 Squadron on 14 October 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5335	5125	F4U-1	49878	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "C". To No.22 Squadron on 19 October 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. Last used in operations on Los Negros on 14 June 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5336	5118	F4U-1	49871	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "336". To No.22 Squadron by September 1944. To No.17 Squadron by October 1944. Disappeared while on a bombing run around Bougainville on 17 October 1944. Flight Sergeant John McDonald missing presumed killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5337	5007	F4U-1	49760	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. Coded "J". To No.18 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. Badly damaged in a high speed dive (530knots) on 09 August 1944. LAC Miles King managed to land the aircraft safely. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by January 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by August 1945. Damaged in a taxying accident at Ohakea on 10 August 1945. Flight Sergeant G. Murland uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Ohakea on 02 September 1945.
NZ5338	5132	F4U-1	49885	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "338". To No.26 Squadron on 10 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5339	5191	F4U-1	49944	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June-July 1944. Coded "39". To No.22 Squadron on 09 August 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5340	5115	F4U-1	49868	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. o No.23 Squadron, Ardmore on 08 September 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by September 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore on 11 December 1944. To No.14 Squadron on 02 March 1945. To No.26 Squadron, Ardmore in March 1945. To No.21 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5341	5194	F4U-1	49947	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by September 1944. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.15 Squadron, Ardmore by January 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by July 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5342	5112	F4U-1	49865	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.25 Squadron, Ardmore by November 1944. To No.15 Squadron, Ardmore by January 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by July 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5343	5119	F4U-1	49872	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.21 Fighter Squadron, Guadalcanal on 28 June 1944. Coded "343". Destroyed by fire after belly landing at Piva on 13 April 1945, following hydraulic failure. The aircraft made a wheels up, flapless landing. Flight Lieutenant L. Bradley uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5344	5204	F4U-1	49957	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. With Base Depot Workshop when struck by Ventura NZ4564 which crash landed at Pallikullo on 09 June 1944. Two other Corsairs, NZ5345 and NZ5346 were also damaged. Written off books at Base Depot, Espiritu Santo on 16 June 1944.
NZ5345	5205	F4U-1	49958	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. With Base Depot Workshop when struck by Ventura NZ4564 which crash landed at Pallikullo on 09 June 1944. Two other Corsairs, NZ5344 and NZ5346 were also damaged. Written off books at Base Depot, Espiritu Santo on 16 June 1944.
NZ5346	5223	F4U-1	49976	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. With Base Depot Workshop when struck by Ventura NZ4564 which crash landed at Pallikullo on 09 June 1944. Two other Corsairs, NZ5344 and NZ5345 were also damaged. Written off books at Base Depot, Espiritu Santo on 16 June 1944.
NZ5347	5322	F4U-1	50075	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June-August 1944. Coded "47". To No.15 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by November 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5348	5212	F4U-1	49965	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by August 1944. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5349	5312	F4U-1	50065	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. Coded "49". To No.31 Squadron on 03 September 1944. To No.14 Squadron. To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. Crashed into jungle at 0645 hours on 29 January 1945. The aircraft was part of a formation on patrol over Bougainville when it was caught in the slipstream of another aircraft and spun out of control. Flight Sergeant W. Wakeman baled out and was uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5350	5207	F4U-1	49960	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. Coded "50" and "350" and named "STRUGGLE BUGGY". To No.31 Squadron on 03 September 1944. To No.14 Squadron by December 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5351	5201	F4U-1	49954	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. Coded "351". To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by July 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5352	5213	F4U-1	49966	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. To No.18 Squadron, Ardmore by January 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by June 1945. Involved in taxying collision with Corsair NZ5509 at Ohakea on 09 August 1945. Flight Sergeant M. Forrest uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Ohakea on 21 November 1945.
NZ5353	5214	F4U-1	49967	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Steamer Bay". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.26 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. To No.21 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore in April 1945. Crashed on a night flying exercise near Mangatangi at about 2230 hours on 15 April 1945. The pilot reported equipment problems prior to the aircraft striking a ridge and burning. Flight Sergeant Allan Mortimer killed. Aircraft written off books at Ardmore on 30 April 1945.
NZ5354	4996	F4U-1	49749	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Tillanock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 June 1944. To No.17 Squadron by January 1945. Mid air collision with Corsair NZ5214 on 04 January 1945. The aircraft collided at 11,000 feet and the Corsair spiralled into the ground inland from Beaufort Bay. Flight Sergeant John Dansey killed. Aircraft written off books at Guadalcanal.
NZ5355	5462	F4U-1	50215	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Tillanock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. Coded "C". To No.15 Squadron, Ardmore on 24 August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore on 24 August 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore on 31 August 1944. To No.25 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To Flight Leader's School, Ardmore. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by August 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5356	5463	F4U-1	50216	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Tillanock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. Coded "56". To No.15 Squadron on 19 September 1944. To No.14 Squadron by November 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 04 April 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5357	5537	F4U-1	50290	Shipped from USA on 14 May 1944 aboard "USS Tillanock". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. Coded "M". To Corsair Conversion Flight by October 1944. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by August 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5358	5557	F4U-1	50310	Shipped from USA on 15 May 1944 aboard "USS Plattsburg". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 08 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. Coded "358". To No.14 Squadron. To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. Badly damaged at Bougainville on 05 January 1945. Rebuilt and returned to service by 11 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5359	5569	F4U-1	50322	Shipped from USA on 15 May 1944 aboard "USS Plattsburg". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 08 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.23 Squadron, by May 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by June 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5360	5458	F4U-1	50211	Shipped from USA on 15 May 1944 aboard "USS Plattsburg". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 08 June 1944. Issued to No.15 Fighter Squadron. Remained at Espiritu Santo and was ferried to New Zealand for No.5 SU, Ardmore on 25 July 1944. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by October 1944. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5361	5558	F4U-1	50311	Shipped from USA on 15 May 1944 aboard "USS Plattsburg". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 08 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. Coded "61". To No.22 Squadron on 15 September 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 02 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by November 1944. To No.22 Squadron by December 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. Crashed into sea off Cape Torokina on 18 January 1945. The undercarriage failed to lower for a landing so the pilot baled out and the aircraft crashed into the sea. Flight Sergeant J. Barr rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5362	5568	F4U-1	50321	Shipped from USA on 15 May 1944 aboard "USS Plattsburg". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 08 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. Coded "62". To No.16 Squadron on 22 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 12 June 1945. Last operation from Jacquinot Bay on 15 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5363	5399	F4U-1	50152	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1944 aboard "USS Glacier Park". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 14 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. Coded "63". To No.15 Squadron on 27 October 1044. To No.14 Squadron. Ditched in sea near Malekula on 09 November 1944 after engine failure. lying Officer A. Saward rescued uninjured and aircraft written off.
NZ5364	5409	F4U-1	50162	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1944 aboard "USS Glacier Park". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 14 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 27 October 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5365	5452	F4U-1	50205	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1944 aboard "USS Glacier Park". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 14 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. To No.14 Squadron. To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 09 May 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5366	5465	F4U-1	50218	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1944 aboard "USS Glacier Park". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 14 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. To No.22 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5367	5469	F4U-1	50222	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1944 aboard "USS Glacier Park". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 14 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. Coded "67". To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. Damaged by anti-aircraft fire during operations on 02 January 1945. Repaired and returned to service. Caught fire on landing approach during initial test flight from Green Island following repairs on 24 February 1945. The pilot managed to land the aircraft but it was destroyed by fire. Pilot Officer Noel MacCready uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Green Island on 24 December 1945.
NZ5368	5470	F4U-1	50223	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1944 aboard "USS Glacier Park". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 14 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. Coded "68". To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. Damaged by anti-aircraft fire during operations on 19 January 1945. Repaired and returned to service by September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5369	5472	F4U-1	50225	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1944 aboard "USS Glacier Park". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 14 June 1944. At Esperitu Santo June 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 03 October 1944. To.No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. To No.22 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5370	5551	F4U-1	50304	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1944 aboard "USS Glacier Park". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 14 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. Coded "70". To No.21 Squadron by December 1944. To No.22 Squadron by June 1945. Crashed near Torokina on 25 June 1945 after being hit by Japanese anti-aircraft fire during an operation. The aircraft suffered engine failure and was ditched into the sea. Flight Sergeant N. King uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5371	5476	F4U-1	50229	Shipped from USA on 24 May 1944 aboard "USS Cape Esperance". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. To No.22 Squadron. To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. Damaged by Japanese anti-aircraft fire during an operation on 19 January 1945. Repaired and returned to service by April 1945 with No.18 Squadron. To No.22 Squadron by May 1945. Destroyed by fire while starting up at Piva North on 22 May 1945. LAC J. MacFarlane seriously injured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5372	5428	F4U-1	50181	Shipped from USA on 24 May 1944 aboard "USS Cape Esperance". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. Coded "372". To No.22 Squadron on 16 August 1944. Damaged in collision with NZ5373 on 08 September 1944 but repaired and returned to service. To No.23 Squadron on 05 October 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 16 December 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 27 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5373	5519	F4U-1	50272	Shipped from USA on 24 May 1944 aboard "USS Cape Esperance". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo June 1944. Damaged in collision with NZ5372 on 08 September 1944 but repaired and returned to service. To No.22 Squadron on 28 December 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 27 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5374	5411	F4U-1	50164	Shipped from USA on 24 May 1944 aboard "USS Cape Esperance". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. Coded "74". To No.23 Squadron on 22 September 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 30 December 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 27 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5375	5514	F4U-1	50267	Shipped from USA on 24 May 1944 aboard "USS Cape Esperance". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. Coded "75". To No.23 Squadron on 23 September 1944. To No.20 Squadron by January 1945. Ran off airstrip and overturned while landing at 2350 hours on 19 January 1945. Flight Sergeant C. Calder uninjured. Written off books at Espiritu Santo.
NZ5376	5414	F4U-1	50167	Shipped from USA on 24 May 1944 aboard "USS Cape Esperance". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 03 October 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 10 May 1945. To No.23 Squadron by July 1945. Crashed off the mouth of the Mobiai River at 0815 hours on 04 July 1945. The aircraft caught fire after releasing it's bombs and crashed into the sea. Flight Sergeant Hugh Donaldson killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5377	5357	F4U-1	50210	Shipped from USA on 24 May 1944 aboard "USS Cape Esperance". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. To No.22 Squadron by December 1944. Crashed into sea off Malekula Island on 19 December 1944. The aircraft dived into the sea after experiencing engine problems during a strafing exercise. Sergeant Warwick Turner killed. Aircraft written off.
NZ5378	5453	F4U-1	50206	Shipped from USA on 24 May 1944 aboard "USS Cape Esperance". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. Coded "378". To No.23 Squadron on 26 September 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 22 December 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 27 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5379	5464	F4U-1	50217	Shipped from USA on 24 May 1944 aboard "USS Cape Esperance". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. Coded "79". To No.22 Squadron on 18 August 1944. To No.23 Squadron by September 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 20 December 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 04 May 1945. To No.23 Squadron by July 1945. Crashed off Torakina Reef at 1648 hours on 30 July 1945. The aircraft was damaged by flak during a sortie and was nursed back to Torakina by the pilot who made a crash landing in the harbour. Flight Lieutenant John Sanders escaped from the aircraft but was drowned. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5380	5512	F4U-1	50265	Shipped from USA on 24 May 1944 aboard "USS Cape Esperance". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. Coded "80". To No.22 Squadron on 12 August 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 27 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5381	5314	F4U-1	50067	Shipped from USA on 24 May 1944 aboard "USS Cape Esperance". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 12 October 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 04 May 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5382	5540	F4U-1	50293	Shipped from USA on 30 May 1944 aboard "USS Elk Basin". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 20 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. To No.23 Squadron by October 1944. Crashed at Pallikulo Bay at 2245 hours on 24 October 1944. The aircraft suffered an engine failure, caught fire and dived into the water. Pilot Officer Selwyn Down killed. Aircraft written off.
NZ5383	5571	F4U-1	50324	Shipped from USA on 30 May 1944 aboard "USS Elk Basin". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 20 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 21 August 1944. To No.23 Squadron by September 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 21 December 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 16 April 1945. The aircraft lost hydraulics while on it's ferry flight from Espiritu Santo to Guadalcanal for No.16 Squadron and crashed into the sea. Pilot Officer K. Harpin rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off.
NZ5384	5567	F4U-1	50320	Shipped from USA on 30 May 1944 aboard "USS Elk Basin". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 20 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. To No.24 Squadron by November 1944. Ditched into the sea off Espritu Santo after suffering engine failure during a training flight. Pilot Officer J. Hay injured and aircraft written off.
NZ5385	5552	F4U-1	50305	Shipped from USA on 30 May 1944 aboard "USS Elk Basin". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 20 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. Coded "385" and named "ALINE". To No.22 Squadron on 14 August 1944. To No.23 Squadron by October 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 26 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5386	5565	F4U-1	50318	Shipped from USA on 30 May 1944 aboard "USS Elk Basin". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 20 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. Coded "86". To No.23 Squadron by September 1944. To No.24 Squadron by December 1944. Crashed after heavy landing and ground loop at Pallikulo on 04 December 1944. Sergeant R. Griffin uninjured. Aircraft written off but the forward section of the fuselage was used in the rebuild of NZ5478.
NZ5387	5561	F4U-1	50314	Shipped from USA on 30 May 1944 aboard "USS Elk Basin". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 20 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. To No.23 Squadron by October 1944. Crashed at Pentecost Island at 0815 hours on 18 October 1944. The aircraft entered a high speed stall while recovering from a low level dive and crashed into the sea. Flight Sergeant Iden Butler killed. Aircraft written off.
NZ5388	5317	F4U-1	50070	Shipped from USA on 30 May 1944 aboard "USS Elk Basin". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 20 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. Coded "388". To No.23 Squadron by October 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 04 May 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5389	5402	F4U-1	50155	Shipped from USA on 30 May 1944 aboard "USS Elk Basin". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 20 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. Coded "389". To No.16 Squadron on 10 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5390	5550	F4U-1	50303	Shipped from USA on 30 May 1944 aboard "USS Elk Basin". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 20 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. Coded "90". To No.23 Squadron by September 1944. To No. 22 Squadron on 26 December 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 27 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5391	5559	F4U-1	50312	Shipped from USA on 30 May 1944 aboard "USS Elk Basin". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 20 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo September-October 1944. Coded "391". Possibly a reserve aircraft at Bougainville. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5392	5563	F4U-1	50316	Shipped from USA on 30 May 1944 aboard "USS Elk Basin". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 20 June 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 14 September 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 23 December 1944. To No.21 Squadron by May 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 12 June 1945. To No.19 Squadron on 13 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5393	5429	F4U-1	50182	Shipped from USA on 11 June 1944 aboard "USS Coolee Dam". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 03 July 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. Coded "U", "P", and "393". To No.21 Squadron on 14 September 1944. With No.15 Squadron 03-10 November 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. To No.19 Squadron by March 1945. To No.17 Squadron by June 1945. Last operation from Los Negros on 21 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5394	5545	F4U-1	50298	Shipped from USA on 11 June 1944 aboard "USS Coolee Dam". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 03 July 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. Coded "394". To No.22 Squadron on 14 December 1944. To No.16 Squadron on 27 April 1945. Crashed on a tets flight shortly after taking off from Piva Airstrip at 0805 hours on 13 June 1945. The aircraft made a wheels up crash landing in the jungle as a result of engine failure just after takeoff. Flight Lieutenant Graham Howie killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5395	5560	F4U-1	50313	Shipped from USA on 11 June 1944 aboard "USS Coolee Dam". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 03 July 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 14 September 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 14 November 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 16 November 1944. Last used on operations at Los Negros on 10 June 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5396	5566	F4U-1	50319	Shipped from USA on 11 June 1944 aboard "USS Coolee Dam". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 03 July 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 21 August 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 17 December 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 27 April 1945. Last used on operations from Bougainville in September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5397	5702	F4U-1D	50455	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "J.H. Tuttle". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 12 July 1944. At Espiritu Santo July 1944. Coded "M". To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 22 November 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5398	5930	F4U-1D	57107	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.21 Squadron on 14 September 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 07 December 1944. Last used on operations from Bougainville on 24 May 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5399	5885	F4U-1D	50638	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 09 November 1944. To No.24 Squadron by December 1944. Ditched in sea off Keravat after strafing run on 25 December 1944. Squadron Leader M. Van der Pump rescued uminjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5400	5894	F4U-1D	50647	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.15 Squadron 09 November 1944. To No.20 Squadron by February 1945. Crashed near Shortland Island at 1015 hours on 03 February 1945. The aircraft hit the sea and exploded during a strafing run. Flight Sergeant Ronald Hallett killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5401	5918	F4U-1D	57095	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "401". To No.15 Squadron 09 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 25 October 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 04 December 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5402	5815	F4U-1D	50568	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "02". To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.20 Squadron by June 1945. Crashed into jungle on Ulu Island during operation on 21 June 1945. The aircraft was pulling out of a dive when it struck the ground. Flight Sergeant Ron Warren captured by Japanese and held as POW. Aircraft written off books at Jacquinot Bay.
NZ5403	5967	F4U-1D	57144	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 18 August 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by January 1945. To No.17 Squadron by February 1945. Ditched in sea near Cape Gazelle after engine caught fire during operations on 14 March 1945. Flight Sergeant A. Burns rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5404	5913	F4U-1D	57090	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 18 August 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 16 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5405	5813	F4U-1D	50566	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "405". To No.15 Squadron on 09 November 1944. To No.14 Squadron by April 1945. Ditched in sea by Hongoroi River during operations on 28 May 1945. Squadron Leader P. McNab rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5406	5906	F4U-1D	50659	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "406". To No.15 Squadron on 09 November 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5407	5912	F4U-1D	57089	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by April 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5408	5797	F4U-1D	50550	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by January 1945. Mid air collision with NZ5423 on 15 January 1945. The aircraft collided at a low altitude while flying through a tropical storm. Flight Lieutenant Bruce Hay killed. Aircraft written off books at Green Isalnd.
NZ5409	5812	F4U-1D	50565	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. Crashed into sea near Nissan Island on 15 November 1944. The aircraft had an hydraulic failure and the undercarriage could not be lowered. Flight Sergeant Ron Warren baled out and was rescued uninjured. The aircraft crashed into the sea and was written off.
NZ5410	5808	F4U-1D	50561	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "10". To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by January 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 11 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5411	5905	F4U-1D	50658	Shipped from USA on 19 July 1944 aboard "USS Kwajalein". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5412	6073	F4U-1D	57250	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by January 1945. Crashed into sea near Green Island on 15 January 1945. The aircraft was part of a formation of four and dived into the sea shortly after a collision between NZ5408 and NZ5423. It is presumed the crash was due to hitting debris from the other aircraft. Flying Officer Albert Saward killed. Aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5413	6025	F4U-1D	57202	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by June 1945. Crashed at Simpson Harbour at 0905 hours on 15 January 1945 after being hit by flak during a bombing raid. Flight Lieutenant Francis Keefe taken prisoner and died 15 days later. Aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5414	6034	F4U-1D	57211	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 09 November 1944. To No.20 Squadron by March 1945. Crashed at Tarlena just after 1800 hours on 26 March 1945. The aircraft pulled out of it's bombing run and then dived into the ground and exploded. A cannon shell had exploded in the aft fuselage breaking the push-rod to the elevators and making the aircraft uncontrollable. Flying Officer Brent Clarke killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5415	5915	F4U-1D	57092	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.17 Squadron by January 1945. Crashed near Vulcan Crater at 1045 hours on 30 January 1945. The aircraft failed to pull out of a dive while strafing a convoy of trucks. Flying Officer Owen Davies killed. Aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5416	6091	F4U-1D	57268	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 02 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 04 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5417	6036	F4U-1D	57213	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "417". To No.15 Squadron 09 November 1944. To No.14 Squadron by April 1945. To No.16 Squadron. Ferried to New Zealand leaving Bougainville on 06 October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5418	5928	F4U-1D	57105	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "418". To No.15 Squadron on 09 November 1944. To No.16 Squadron by September 1944. Crashed at Jacquinot Bay, New Britain at 1040 hours on 20 September 1945. The low flying aircraft struck tree tops, stalled and dived vertically into the ground. Flight Sergeant Alec Teschner killed. Aircraft written off books at Jacquinot Bay.
NZ5419	5810	F4U-1D	50563	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "419". To No.15 Squadron on 09 November 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. A dvertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5420	5921	F4U-1D	57098	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "20". To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.20 Squadron by June 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5421	6018	F4U-1D	57195	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by January 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 15 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5422	5979	F4U-1D	57156	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by January 1945. Damaged in crash landing on 10 April 1945 but repaired and returned to service. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5423	6028	F4U-1D	57205	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by January 1945. Mid air collision with NZ5408 on 15 January 1945. The aircraft collided at a low altitude while flying through a tropical storm. Flight Sergeant John McArthur killed. Aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5424	6085	F4U-1D	57262	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Code "24" and "424" and named "NAN". To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 04 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5425	6035	F4U-1D	57212	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "25". To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by January 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.19 Squadron on 13 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5426	5968	F4U-1D	57145	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "426". To No.15 Squadron on 09 November 1944. To No.14 Squadron by January 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5427	6015	F4U-1D	57192	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1945. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.18 Squadron by December 1944. Crashed on landing at Green Island on 07 December 1944 due to brake failure. Pilot uninjured and aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5428	6024	F4U-1D	57201	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 20 October 1944. To No.24 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by January 1945. Crashed at Green Island at 1940 hours on 15 January 1945. The aircraft pulled up into cloud while circling to land and was never seen again. Flight Sergeant Ian Munro missing presumed killed. Aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5429	5807	F4U-1D	50560	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Grand Mesa". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 11 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 23 September 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No. 20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by December 1944. Crashed near Vunapope at 0940 hours on 24 December 1944. The aircraft flew into the ground during a strafing attack. Flight Sergeant Ian Thorburn killed. Aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5430	6075	F4U-1D	57252	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 12 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 08 February 1945. To No 23 Squadron by March 1945. Mid air collision with NZ5450 about 20 miles from Djaul Island on 28 March 1945. Pilot Officer H. Brougham baled out and later rescued. Aircraft written off books at Emirau.
NZ5431	5901	F4U-1D	50654	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 12 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "31". To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 11 February 1945. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5432	6020	F4U-1D	57197	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 12 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "32". To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 25 January 1945. To No.23 Squadron by March 1945. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 30 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5433	5903	F4U-1D	50656	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 12 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "33". To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 28 February 1945. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 30 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5434	5900	F4U-1D	50653	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 12 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "34". To No.15 Squadron on 25 September 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 06 October 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 05 January 1945. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 30 September 1945. Crashed at Henderson Field after engine failure in the circuit at commencement of ferry flight to New Zealand on 30 October 1945. Flying Officer M. Gunton injured and aircraft written off.
NZ5435	6080	F4U-1D	57257	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 12 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "35". To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 20 January 1945. To No.23 Squadron by March 1945. To No.14 Squadron by July 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 30 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5436	6023	F4U-1D	57200	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 12 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "36". To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron by January 1945. Ditched in sea north of Tawui Point after engine failure while on escort duty on 29 January 1945. Flight Sergeant R. Bennett rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Emirau.
NZ5437	6032	F4U-1D	57209	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 12 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. Crashed in sea 25 miles from Emirau after being hit by anti-aircraft fire on 24 December 1944. Pilot Officer K. Wright rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Emirau.
NZ5438	6092	F4U-1D	57269	Shipped from USA on 24 July 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 12 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "38". To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 12 February 1945. To No.23 Squadron on 20 March 1945. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 30 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5439	5691	F4U-1D	50444	Shipped from USA on 07 August 1944 aboard "USS Attu". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 31 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo August 1944. Coded "39". To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. Ditched in sea after engine failure during escort duty on 13 December 1944. Pilot Officer R. Yelton rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Emirau.
NZ5440	5706	F4U-1D	50459	Shipped from USA on 07 August 1944 aboard "USS Attu". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 31 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Coded "40" and named "L'IL AUDREY". To No.15 Squadron on 03 October 1944. To No.23 Squadron on 09 October 1944. To No.20 Squadron on 26 October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by January 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.19 Squadron on 13 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. A dvertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5441	6031	F4U-1D	57208	Shipped from USA on 07 August 1944 aboard "USS Attu". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 31 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 22 January 1945. To No.23 Squadron by March 1945. To No.14 Squadron by July 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 30 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5442	5697	F4U-1D	50450	Shipped from USA on 07 August 1944 aboard "USS Attu". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 31 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Coded "42". To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 18 February 1945. To No.23 Squadron on 20 April 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 30 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5443	5696	F4U-1D	50449	Shipped from USA on 07 August 1944 aboard "USS Attu". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 31 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. To No.16 Squadron 10 October 1944. To No.24 Squadron early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 12 January 1945. To No.23 Squadron on 25 March 1945. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 30 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5444	6014	F4U-1D	57191	Shipped from USA on 07 August 1944 aboard "USS Attu". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 31 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Coded "444". T o No.15 Squadron on 09 November 1944. To No.14 Squadron by April 1945. Last used on operations at Bougainville on 25 May 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5445	5925	F4U-1D	57102	Shipped from USA on 07 August 1944 aboard "USS Attu". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 31 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Coded "445". To No.15 Squadron on 09 November 1944. To No.14 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5446	5911	F4U-1D	57088	Shipped from USA on 07 August 1944 aboard "USS Attu". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 31 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Coded "446". To No.15 Squadron on 09 November 1944. To No.14 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5447	5705	F4U-1D	50458	Shipped from USA on 07 August 1944 aboard "USS Attu". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 31 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Coded "47". To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 11 February 1945. To No.25 Squadron by July 1945. Ditched in sea near Emirau after engine failure during operations on 16 July 1945. Flying Officer C. Stephens rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Emirau.
NZ5448	5690	F4U-1D	50443	Shipped from USA on 07 August 1944 aboard "USS Attu". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 31 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron by February 1945. Overturned on landing after brake failure on 11 February 1945. Flight Sergeant D. Loan uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Emirau.
NZ5449	5891	F4U-1D	50644	Shipped from USA on 07 August 1944 aboard "USS Attu". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 31 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 27 September 1944. To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 14 January 1945. To No.23 Squadron by March 1945. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 30 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5450	5893	F4U-1D	50646	Shipped from USA on 07 August 1944 aboard "USS Attu". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 31 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 28 September 1944. To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 16 January 1945. To No.23 Squadron by May 1945. Mid air collision with NZ5430 twenty miles from Djaul Island. The aircraft lost it's tail and crashed into the sea from 3000 feet. Flying Officer Victor Mortenson killed. Aircraft written off books at Emirau.
NZ5451	5699	F4U-1D	50452	Shipped from USA on 07 August 1944 aboard "USS Attu". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 31 August 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Coded "51". To No.23 Squadron on 30 September 1944. To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. Crashed about 40 miles from Emirau after being hit by anti-aircraft fire on 25 December 1944. Squadron Leader J. Kilian baled out and was rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Emirau.
NZ5452	6285	F4U-1D	57462	Shipped from USA on 17 August 1944 aboard "USS R.C. Stoner". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No. 22 Squadron on 04 February 1945. To No.14 Squadron by July 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 27 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5453	6323	F4U-1D	57500	Shipped from USA on 17 August 1944 aboard "USS R.C. Stoner". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Coded "53". T o No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 10 January 1945. To No.23 Squadron by May 1945. To No.14 Squadron by July 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 27 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5454	6301	F4U-1D	57478	Shipped from USA on 17 August 1944 aboard "USS R.C. Stoner". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 09 November 1944. Swung off runway and crashed on takeoff on 02 December 1944. Pilot Officer W. Moyes uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5455	6277	F4U-1D	57454	Shipped from USA on 17 August 1944 aboard "USS R.C. Stoner". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 30 September 1944. To No.24 Squadron by early November 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 09 January 1945. To No.23 Squadron by March 1945. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 27 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5456	6295	F4U-1D	57472	Shipped from USA on 17 August 1944 aboard "USS R.C. Stoner". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1945. To No.15 Squadron on 29 September 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5457	6286	F4U-1D	57463	Shipped from USA on 17 August 1944 aboard "USS R.C. Stoner". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Coded "57" and named "PATRICIA MARY". To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 15 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. A dvertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5458	6270	F4U-1D	57447	Shipped from USA on 17 August 1944 aboard "USS R.C. Stoner". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Coded "58". To No.23 Squadron on 04 October 1944. To No.19 Squadron on 20 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 27 January 1945. To No.23 Squadron by March 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5459	5661	F4U-1D	50414	Shipped from USA on 13 August 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Coded "459". To No.15 Squadron on 09 November 1944. To No.14 Squadron by May 1945. Crashed on Bonis Peninsula at 1130 hours on 31 May 1945. The aircraft entered a diving turn after releasing it's bomb load, crashed into the sea and exploded. Pilot Officer Peter Moore killed. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5460	5628	F4U-1D	50381	Shipped from USA on 13 August 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Crashed into the sea off Torokina during a test flight on 13 February 1945. The aircraft lost it's hydraulics and the undercarriage failed to lower. Pilot Officer D. Gee baled out and was rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5461	5570	F4U-1	50323	Shipped from USA on 13 August 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 22 December 1944. To No.19 Squadron by February 1945. Ditched off Pallikulo Point after engine failure on training flight on 15 February 1945. Flying Officer J. Callaghan rescued uninjured but aircraft written off.
NZ5462	5562	F4U-1	50315	Shipped from USA on 13 August 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Coded "62". To No.21 Squadron on 18 December 1944. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5463	5555	F4U-1	50308	Shipped from USA on 13 August 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo October 1944. Coded "463". To No.24 Squadron on 07 January 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5464	5686	F4U-1D	50439	Shipped from USA on 13 August 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo October 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 13 October 1944. Disappeared when returning from a strike over Northern Bougainville on 03 December 1944. Flight Sergeant Floyd Cousins missing presumed killed and aircraft written off.
NZ5465	5405	F4U-1	50158	Shipped from USA on 13 August 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo October-December 1944. Coded "65". To No.17 Squadron on 15 January 1945. Badly damaged on 17 February 1945 but repaired and returned to service. To No.16 Squadron on 27 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5466	5651	F4U-1D	50404	Shipped from USA on 13 August 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. To No.15 Squadron on 17 November 1944. To No.20 Squadron by March 1945. Crashed on landing at Piva on 21 March 1945 after being caught in slipstream of preceeding aircraft. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5467	5669	F4U-1D	50422	Shipped from USA on 13 August 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. To No.23 Squadron by early October 1944. To No.14 Squadron by April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5468	5658	F4U-1D	50411	Shipped from USA on 13 August 1944 aboard "USS Winnebago". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 02 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo September 1944. Coded "468". To No.20 Squadron on 05 January 1945. To No.17 Squadron by late January 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.20 Squadron by August 1945. Ditched into sea near Warangoi after being hit by anti-aircraft fire on 09 August 1945. Flight Sergeant L. Turner rescued uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Jacquinot Bay.
NZ5469	6094	F4U-1D	57271	Shipped from USA on 26 August 1944 aboard "USS Shipley Bay". Assembled at Guadalcanal and BOC Guadalcanal on 14 September 1944. To Bougainville as reserve aircraft on 30 December 1944. Damaged in belly landing at Piva on 02 January 1945 but repaired and returned to service. Ferried to New Zealand departing Espiritu Santo on 02 November 1945 and arriving at Rukuhia on the 5th of that month. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5470	6251	F4U-1D	57428	Shipped from USA on 29 August 1944 aboard "USS Castle Pinkney". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo October 1944. To Guadalcanal in January 1945 as reserve aircraft. To No.24 Squadron on 18 January 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 21 January 1945. To No.23 Squadron on 07 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5471	6316	F4U-1D	57493	Shipped from USA on 29 August 1944 aboard "USS Castle Pinkney". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo October 1944. Coded "471". To Guadalcanal in January 1945 as reserve aircraft. To No.20 Squadron on 26 January 1945. Last operation from Jacquinot Bay on 28 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand departing Espiritu Santo on 02 November 1945 and arriving at Rukuhia on the 5th of that month. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5472	6290	F4U-1D	57467	Shipped from USA on 29 August 1944 aboard "USS Castle Pinkney". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo October 1944. To Guadalcanal in January 1945 as reserve aircraft. To No.14 Squadron from 13 January 1945. To No.17 Squadron by February 1945. Crashed on landing as a result of damage from anti-aircraft fire on 17 February 1945. Pilot Officer W. Peterson uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5473	6269	F4U-1D	57446	Shipped from USA on 29 August 1944 aboard "USS Castle Pinkney". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo October 1944. To Guadalcanal in January 1945 as reserve aircraft. To No.17 Squadron by January 1945. To No.14 Squadron on 14 January 1945. To No.24 Squadron by April 1945. Crashed near Muguai on 11 April 1945 after being hit by flak during a bombing run. Flight Sergeant William Crosby killed. Aircraft written off books at Green Island.
NZ5474	6268	F4U-1D	57445	Shipped from USA on 29 August 1944 aboard "USS Castle Pinkney". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo October 1944. Coded "74". To No.22 Squadron on 28 December 1944. To No.24 Squadron on 18 January 1945. To No.14 Squadron on 22 January 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 15 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5475	6253	F4U-1D	57430	Shipped from USA on 29 August 1944 aboard "USS Castle Pinkney". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo October 1944. To Guadalcanal in January 1945 as reserve aircraft. To No.24 Squadron on 18 January 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 20 January 1945. To No.23 Squadron on 07 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5476	6266	F4U-1D	57443	Shipped from USA on 29 August 1944 aboard "USS Castle Pinkney". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo November 1944. To Guadalcanal in January 1945 as reserve aircraft. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 15 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5477	6292	F4U-1D	57469	Shipped from USA on 29 August 1944 aboard "USS Castle Pinkney". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo November 1944. Coded "478". To Guadalcanal in January 1945 as reserve aircraft. To No.22 Squadron on 16 January 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5478	6275	F4U-1D	57452	Shipped from USA on 29 August 1944 aboard "USS Castle Pinkney". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo November 1944. Coded "478". Forward fuselage badly damaged in explosion on 04 December 1944. Repaired utilising forward fuselage on NZ5386. To Bougainville in March 1945 as reserve aircraft. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5479	6362	F4U-1D	57539	Shipped from USA on 29 August 1944 aboard "USS Castle Pinkney". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 30 December 1944. To Guadalcanal in January 1945 as reserve aircraft. To No.22 Squadron on 29 January 1945. To No.23 Squadron by March 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5480	6372	F4U-1D	57549	Shipped from USA on 29 August 1944 aboard "USS Castle Pinkney". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo November 1944. To Guadalcanal in January 1945 as reserve aircraft. To No.22 Squadron on 15 February 1945. Damaged on 14 May 1945 but repaired and returned to service by June 1945 with No.25 Squadron. Crashed at Panapai Gap, near Kavieng at about 0915 hours on 20 June 1945. The aircraft was hit by flak during a bombing run and is presumed to have crashed into the sea. Flight Sergeant Roger Goble missing presumed killed. Aircraft written off books at Emirau.
NZ5481	6280	F4U-1D	57457	Shipped from USA on 29 August 1944 aboard "USS Castle Pinkney". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo November 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 05 January 1945. To No.21 Squadron on 24 January 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5482	6282	F4U-1D	57459	Shipped from USA on 29 August 1944 aboard "USS Castle Pinkney". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 16 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo November 1944. Coded "82". To No.22 Squadron on 28 December 1944. To Guadalcanal in January 1945 as reserve aircraft. To No.17 Squadron on 18 February 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 15 September 1945. Crashed on landing after slewing off the airstrip in strong crosswind at Piva following a ferry flight from Jacquinot Bay on 15 September 1945. Flight Sergeant L. Wiig seriously burned. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5483	5796	F4U-1D	50549	Shipped from USA on 31 August 1944 aboard "USS John McMillen". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 20 September 1944. At Espiritu Santo November 1944. To Guadalcanal in January 1945 as reserve aircraft. To No.17 Squadron on 18 February 1945. To No.24 Squadron on 20 May 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 04 September 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. A dvertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5484	6302	F4U-1D	57479	Shipped from USA on 04 October 1944 aboard "USS Smokey Hill". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 30 October 1944. At Espiritu Santo December 1944. To No.22 Squadron on 25 December 1944. To Guadlacanal in January 1945 as reserve aircraft. To Bougainville in January 1945 as reserve aircraft. To No.20 Squadron on 21 February 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5485	6296	F4U-1D	57473	Shipped from USA on 04 October 1944 aboard "USS Smokey Hill". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 30 October 1944. At Espiritu Santo December 1944. Coded "485" and named "KOHIMARAMA IX". To No.16 Squadron on 04 May 1945. To No.14 Squadron on 08 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5486	6293	F4U-1D	57470	Shipped from USA on 04 October 1944 aboard "USS Smokey Hill". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 30 October 1944. At Espiritu Santo December 1944 and test flown there on 19 December. To No.16 Squadron on 27 April 1945. Ferried to New Zealand in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5487	5291	F4U-1	50044	Shipped from USA on 11 January 1945 aboard "USS Pan American". Assembled in Espiritu Santo and BOC Unit 60 on 05 February 1945. At Espiritu Santo January-February 1945. To No.16 Squadron on 27 April 1945. To No.23 Squadron by September 1945. Belly landed at Piva on 06 September 1945 after undercarriage failed to lower. Flight Lieutenant F. Adeane uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Bougainville.
NZ5501	4993	F4U-1	49746	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To Technical Training School, Nelson by July 1944. Shifted with the school to Hobsonville in November 1945. Converted to instructional airframe INST121 with TTS, Hobsonville on 10 June 1947. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 2146 and sold from Hobsonville to Mr. Edwards, Palmerston North on 24 May 1948.
NZ5502	5231	F4U-1	49984	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. Coded "02". To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by November 1944. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5503	5247	F4U-1	50000	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight by November 1944. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948. Still at Asplin's scrapyard in the early 1960s. Remaining fuselage components removed to Auckland in 1977.
NZ5504	5298	F4U-1	50051	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. Coded "504". To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by November 1944. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea July 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5505	5307	F4U-1	50060	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by October 1944. Force landed at Taupiri after engine failure on 11 October 1944. Sergeant J. Stewart uninjured. Aircraft written off and converted to instructional airframe INST105 for armament training at Woodbourne on 17 November 1944.
NZ5506	5313	F4U-1	50066	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. Coded "UY-06". To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.16 Squadron, Ardmore by November 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by June 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by August 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5507	5318	F4U-1	50071	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To Technical Training School, Nelson by July 1944. Shifted with the school to Hobsonville in November 1945. Converted to instructional airframe INST122 with TTS, Hobsonville on 10 June 1947. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9202 and sold from Hobsonville to Mr. Wright, on 09 May 1949.
NZ5508	5324	F4U-1	50077	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by November 1944. To No.26 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5509	5406	F4U-1	50159	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To Fighter Gunnery School, Ardmore by October 1944. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by August 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5510	5435	F4U-1	50188	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To Fighter Gunnery School, Ardmore by November 1944. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by February 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5511	5447	F4U-1	50200	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by July 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5512	5451	F4U-1	50204.	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To No.21 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.18 Squadron, Ardmore by January 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1945. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.15 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by June 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by July 1945. A dvertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5513	5456	F4U-1	50209	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by September 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by November 1944. To No.26 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5514	5466	F4U-1	50219	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. Coded "UY-14". To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by September 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by November 1944. To No.26 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. Swung off runway and overturned while landing on 06 March 1945. Flight Sergeant J. Wright injured. Written off books at Hamilton on 23 March 1945.
NZ5515	5467	F4U-1	50220	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore August 1944. Crashed near Waiuku during a test flight at 1135 hours on 16 August 1944. The aircraft dived into the ground after completing a slow roll at 200 feet. Sergeant Barney Warbrick killed. Aircraft written off books at Ardmore on 08 September 1944.
NZ5516	5468	F4U-1	50221	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by July 1944. Force landed at Papakura on 08 November 1944 after engine failure. Pilot Officer C. O'Neill injured. Aircraft written off books at Hamilton on 26 April 1044.
NZ5517	5474	F4U-1	50227	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.16 Squadron, Ardmore by November 1944. Missing on flight from Westport to Harewood on 11 November 1944. The aircraft was involved with a cross country navigation exercise when it was caught in bad weather. No trace of the aircraft or pilot has ever been found. Pilot Officer Brian Barstow missing presumed killed. Written off books at Ardmore on 24 November 1944 as missing.
NZ5518	5538	F4U-1	50291	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea June 1945. Belly landing at Ohakea on 09 July 1944 due undercarriage failing to lower. Flight Lieutenant A. Stanley uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Ohakea on 17 September 1945.
NZ5519	5541	F4U-1	50294	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.19 Squadron, Ardmore by June 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5520	5542	F4U-1	50295	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by November 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by June 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5521	5544	F4U-1	50297	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.25 Squadron, Ardmore by November 1944. Crashed on landing at Ardmore at 1410 hours on 21 November 1944. The aircraft suffered engine failure on final approach and burst into flames after completing a belly landing. Flying Officer Dennis Ritchie badly burned and died a week later. Aircraft written off books at Ardmore on 06 December 1944.
NZ5522	5549	F4U-1	50302	Shipped from USA on 10 May 1944 aboard "USS Northfield". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 29 May 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.21 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.18 Squadron, Ardmore by June 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5523	5311	F4U-1	50064	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. Coded "RK-A". To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.18 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.15 Squadron, Ardmore on 06 September 1944. To Fighter Gunnery School, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by January 1946. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5524	5016	F4U-1	49769	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. Test flown at Hobsonville on 04 August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore. T o No.26 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5525	5122	F4U-1	49875	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. Coded "25" and "UY-?". To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. Landing accident at Ardmore on 12 August 1944 due to brake failure but repaired and returned to service. To Fighter Gunnery School by October 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1946. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5526	5192	F4U-1	49945	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.19 Squadron, Ardmore by September 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by July 1945. To CFS, Wigram 1945-1946. Converted to instructional airframe INST118 with Electrical and Wireless School, Wigram on 06 November 1946. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9203 and sold from Rukuhia to R. Shearer, on 09 May 1949. Broken up at Ashburton scrap yard in 1954.
NZ5527	5203	F4U-1	49956	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. Coded "UY-?". To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.15 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. Overturned on landing at Ardmore after brakes seized on 08 January 1945. Flight Sergeant T. Simpson injured. Aircraft written off at Ardmore on 25 January 1945 and converted to instructional airframe INST106 with TTS, Nelson. Sold for scrap in Nelson area after thge end of the war. Parts purchased by John Smith of Mapua and later onsold to Ross Jowitt at Auckland.
NZ5528	5210	F4U-1	49963	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by November 1944. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5529	5217	F4U-1	49970	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. To No.26 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5530	5218	F4U-1	49971	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. Coded "RK-C". To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.15 Squadron, Ardmore by September 1944. To No.21 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by November 1944. To No.18 Squadron, Ardmore by January 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by June 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5531	5226	F4U-1	49979	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. Coded "RK-D". To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.15 Squadron, Ardmore by September 1944. To No.21 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.18 Squadron, Ardmore by January 1945. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore on 04 June 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by July 1945. With CFS, Wigram 1945-1946. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5532	5275	F4U-1	50028	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.15 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by June 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5533	5287	F4U-1	50040	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5534	5301	F4U-1	50054	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. Coded "34". To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.15 Squadron, Ardmore on 04 September 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea by July 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5535	5321	F4U-1	50074	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by July 1944. Overturned on landing at Ardmore on 27 October 1944. Sergeant Beaton injured. Written off at Ardmore on 11 November 1944 and converted to instructional airframe INST104 with TTS, Woodbourne in November 1944.
NZ5536	5553	F4U-1	50306	Shipped from USA aboard "USS Sunnyside Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by July 1944. To No.15 Squadron, Ardmore on 28 August 1944. To No.21 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.26 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1945. Crashed in the Hauraki Gulf near Ponui Island at 0850 hours on 03 March 1945. The aircraft entered a spin and did not recover before hitting the water. Flying Officer Alfred Fogerty killed. Aircraft written off books at Ardmore on 15 March 1945.
NZ5537	5671	F4U-1D	50424	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 25 July 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by October 1944. To Fighter Gunnery School, Ardmore by November 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1945. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by February 1945. To No.4 FOTU, Ohakea, Ardmore by July 1945. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by September 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5538	5672	F4U-1D	50425	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To Fighter Gunnery School, Ardmore by November 1944. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5539	5673	F4U-1D	50426	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. Test flown at Hobsonville on 16 November 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by September 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5540	5679	F4U-1D	50432	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.15 Squadron, Ardmore by September 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.16 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1945. Overturned on landing at Ardmore on 20 July 1945. Flight Lieutenant Gordon Bell injured. Aircraft written off books at Ardmore on 18 September 1945.
NZ5541	5685	F4U-1D	50438	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. Coded "41". To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To Fighter Gunnery School, Ardmore by November 1944. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by April 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by November 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5542	5693	F4U-1D	50446	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. Coded "42". To No.19 Squadron, Ardmore by September 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by April 1945. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by May 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by October 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5543	5694	F4U-1D	50447	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by February 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by November 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by January 1946. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5544	5700	F4U-1D	50453	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To No.21 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1945. To No.26 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. Departed from Ardmore on night flying practice at 2130 on 15 April 1945 but was recalled due to the weather conditions deteriorating. The aircraft radioed for permission to rejoin the circuit but was not heard from again. No trace of the aircraft or pilot has ever been found. Flight Sergeant Sefton Ferrick missing presumed killed. Aircraft written off books at Ardmore on 30 April 1945.
NZ5545	5701	F4U-1D	50454	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. Named "CORSAIR". Used for demonstrations and displays throughout the country during 1944-1945. The word "CORSAIR" was emblazened across the forward fuselage. Attached to Fighter Gunners School, Ardmore November 1944-February 1945. Attached to Flight Leaders School, Ardmore April-July 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5546	5703	F4U-1D	50456	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by June 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by September 1945. No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5547	5704	F4U-1D	50457	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by September 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by November 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1945. To No.26 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.16 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1945. Crash landed short of runway at Rukuhia on 20 July 1945 after running out of fuel. Flying Officer Don Moore uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Hamilton on 17 October 1945.
NZ5548	5749	F4U-1D	50502	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To Fighter Gunnery School, Ardmore by November 1944. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by April 1945. dvertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5549	5787	F4U-1D	50540	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by April 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by September 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5550	5794	F4U-1D	50547	Shipped from USA on 24 June 1944 aboard "USS Saltlake Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 28 June 1944. Coded "RK-S". To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by September 1944. To No.21 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To No.18 Squadron, Ardmore by January 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by November 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by December 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5551	5683	F4U-1D	50436	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by November 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by May 1945. Crashed at Ihumatao near Mangere just after 2300 hours on 22 March 1945. The aircraft dived into the mud shortly after takeoff on a night flying exercise. Flight Sergeant James Dempsey killed. Written off books at Ardmore on 04 April 1945.
NZ5552	5692	F4U-1D	50445	Shipped from USA on 11 August 1944 aboard "USS John Eining". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by September 1944. To No.21 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5553	5698	F4U-1D	50451	Shipped from USA on 11 August 1944 aboard "USS John Eining". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore on 22 August 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1945. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. T o No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by December 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5554	5929	F4U-1D	57106	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5555	5780	F4U-1D	50533	Shipped from USA on 11 August 1944 aboard "USS John Eining". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1945. To No.26 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by June 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5556	5788	F4U-1D	50541	Shipped from USA on 11 August 1944 aboard "USS John Eining". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by March 1945. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by April 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by October 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by January 1946. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5557	5795	F4U-1D	50548	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by November 1944. To No.18 Squadron, Ardmore by January 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5558	5800	F4U-1D	50553	Shipped from USA on 11 August 1944 aboard "USS John Eining". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by November 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5559	5803	F4U-1D	50556	Shipped from USA on 11 August 1944 aboard "USS John Eining". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. Coded "59". To No.22 Squadron, Ardmore by April 1945. To No.16 Squadron, Ardmore by July 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5560	5804	F4U-1D	50557	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by April 1945. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by 1946. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5561	5805	F4U-1D	50558	Shipped from USA on 11 August 1944 aboard "USS John Eining". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore on 13 December 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5562	5809	F4U-1D	50562	Shipped from USA on 11 August 1944 aboard "USS John Eining". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. Coded "62". To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by November 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by April 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by October 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore December 1945-January 1946. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5563	5811	F4U-1D	50564	Shipped from USA on 11 August 1944 aboard "USS John Eining". A ssembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by April 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by September 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1946. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5564	5814	F4U-1D	50567	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by April 1945. Overturned on landing at Ardmore on 14 June 1945. Pilot Officer G. Tyree uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Hamilton on 18 October 1945.
NZ5565	5816	F4U-1D	50569	Shipped from USA on 11 August 1944 aboard "USS John Eining". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by April 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by September 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Ardmore by February 1946. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5566	5817	F4U-1D	50570	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5567	5819	F4U-1D	50572	Shipped from USA on 11 August 1944 aboard "USS John Eining". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. Coded "67". To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by November 1945. To CFE, Ardmore by December 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5568	5820	F4U-1D	50573	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5569	5821	F4U-1D	50574	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.23 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To No.24 Squadron, Ardmore by June 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by September 1945. To Central Fighter Establishment, Ardmore by December 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5570	5857	F4U-1D	50610	Shipped from USA on 11 August 1944 aboard "USS John Eining". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by March 1945. To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by September 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5571	5858	F4U-1D	50611	Shipped from USA on 11 August 1944 aboard "USS John Eining". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5572	5859	F4U-1D	50612	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. Coded "72". To Fighter Pilots Pool, Ardmore by September 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5573	5865	F4U-1D	50618	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. Coded "73". To No.21 Squadron, Ardmore by October 1944. To Corsair Conversion Flight, Ardmore by November 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5574	5870	F4U-1D	50623	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To No.21 Squadron, Ardmore by August 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5575	5882	F4U-1D	50635	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To No.20 Squadron, Ardmore by May 1945. To Central Fighter Establishment, Ardmore by January 1946. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5576	5887	F4U-1D	50640	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by April 1945. To Central Fighter Establishment, Ardmore by December 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
NZ5577	5919	F4U-1D	57096	Shipped from USA on 05 August 1944 aboard "USS Yoho Park". Assembled at No.1 Assembly Depot, Hobsonville and BOC Unit 36, Hobsonville on 30 August 1944. To Corsair Conversion Unit, Ardmore by April 1945. To Flight Leaders School, Ardmore by April 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 1704 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Larsen, Palmerston North on 02 March 1948.
Goodyear FG-1D Corsair NZ5601 to NZ5660
NZ5601	2328	FG-1D	76466	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 17 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5602	2577	FG-1D	76715	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 01 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand July-August 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5603	2687	FG-1D	87873	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 09 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5604	2998	FG-1D	88184	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 24 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5605	2898	FG-1D	88084	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 11 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5606	3035	FG-1D	88221	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 12 July 1945. With No.14 Squadron July-August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5607	3050	FG-1D	88236	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 12 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5608	2993	FG-1D	88179	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 16 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5609	3027	FG-1D	88213	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 18 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5610	3022	FG-1D	88208	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. Coded "10". To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 19 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. With Central Fighter Establishment, Ohakea from approximately March 1946. Probably ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia during April 1947. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5611	2918	FG-1D	88104	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. T o No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 20 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. With Central Fighter Establishment, Ohakea from May 1946-March 1947. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia on 27 March 1947. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5612	2904	FG-1D	88090	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 25 July 1945. With No.14 Squadron July-August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949. Rescued from Rukuhia aircraft graveyard and transported to Auckland in 1972. To Ross Jowitt in Auckland along with parts from NZ5503 and NZ5527. 2007 To Barry.G.Avent Bennetsville, SC for restoration. 20/06/2012 Registered N43FG with serial BA45FG-1 to Barry Avent, 06/02/2014 First post restoration flight by Eliot Cross at Cheraw Municipal Airport, SC.
NZ5613	3023	FG-1D	88209	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 20 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5614	3069	FG-1D	88255	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. Coded "14". To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 26 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan, March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5615	3029	FG-1D	88215	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. Coded "15". To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 31 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan, March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and intended to be burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948. Believed removed from pile and taken away by US officers. Later photographed at Iwakuni 22 November 1948. Final fate unknown
NZ5616	3047	FG-1D	88233	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 20 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5617	3060	FG-1D	88246	Shipped from USA on 29 April 1945 aboard "USS Benjamin William". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 15 June 1945. Coded "17" and named "VERNA". To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 26 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan March 1946-May 1947. Belly landed at Iwakuni on 09 May 1947 after undercarriage failure. Pilot Officer P. Frame uninjured. Aircraft written off books at Japan on 13 January 1948.
NZ5618	3019	FG-1D	88205	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 24 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. With Central Fighter Establishment, Ohakea April-September 1946. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5619	3011	FG-1D	88197	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 01 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5620	3075	FG-1D	88261	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros August 1945. Ground collision with NZ5622 while taxying on 02 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan, March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5621	2850	FG-1D	88036	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 03 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5622	3042	FG-1D	88228	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. Code "22". To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 04 August 1945. Ground collision with NZ5620 while taxying on 02 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5623	2693	FG-1D	87879	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 04 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Converted to instructional airframe INST127 with Hamilton ATC on 02 November 1949. Sold by GSB tender on 19 January 1953.
NZ5624	3014	FG-1D	88200	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 04 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand October 1945. Ditched near Pallikulo during ferry flight to New Zealand on 13 October 1945. Flight Lieutenant A. Walker rescued uninjured and aircraft written off.
NZ5625	3018	FG-1D	88204	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. Coded "25" and named "CAROL". To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 07 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand departing from Bougainville on 27 September 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5626	2914	FG-1D	88100	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 06 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand departing from Bougainville on 27 September 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5627	2861	FG-1D	88047	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 10 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand departing from Bougainville on 27 September 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5628	2845	FG-1D	88031	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 10 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5629	3142	FG-1D	88328	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 13 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5630	2879	FG-1D	88065	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 13 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5631	3144	FG-1D	88330	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. Coded "31". To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 20 July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. With Central Fighter Establishment, Ohakea July 1946-March 1947. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia on 27 March 1947. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5632	3124	FG-1D	88310	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 18 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5633	3127	FG-1D	88313	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 18 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5634	3149	FG-1D	88335	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 21 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. With Central Fighter Establishment, Ohakea 1946-March 1947. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia on 28 March 1947. Converted to instructional airframe INST128 with Thames ATC on 01 November 1949. Sold by GSB tender on 19 January 1953.
NZ5635	3125	FG-1D	88311	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 21 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan March-April 1946. Crashed at Iwakuni, Japan on 20 April 1946 while being operated by No.14 Squadron. The aircraft swung to the left just after takeoff, hit the ground and exploded. Flight Lieutenant Cecil Wright killed. Aircraft written off books at No.14 Squadron on 11 June 1946.
NZ5636	3159	FG-1D	88345	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 23 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5637	3040	FG-1D	88226	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 23 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan March 1946-June 1947. Crashed while landing at Miho Air Force Base on 26 June 1947 due to undercarriage failure. Flying Officer J. Washington uninjured. Aircraft written off books at No.14 Squadron on 13 December 1948.
NZ5638	3170	FG-1D	88356	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.17 Squadron, Los Negros on 25 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5639	3148	FG-1D	88334	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Los Negros July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5640	3062	FG-1D	88248	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Los Negros July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5641	3048	FG-1D	88234	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Los Negros July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5642	3037	FG-1D	88223	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Los Negros July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September 1945. Ground collision with NZ5645 at Norfolk Island on 25 September en route to New Zealand, but repaired and completed flight. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5643	2819	FG-1D	88005	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Los Negros July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5644	2846	FG-1D	88032	Shipped from USA on 26 April 1945 aboard "USS George Gale". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 21 June 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Los Negros July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to Walsh Motors Ltd.
NZ5645	3051	FG-1D	88237	Shipped from USA on 12 May 1945 aboard "USS Willie Jones". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 27 June 1945. To No.14 Squadron, Los Negros July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September 1945. Ground Collision with NZ5642 at Norfolk Island on 25 September en route to New Zealand, but repaired and completed flight. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5646	3386	FG-1D	92125	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5647	3372	FG-1D	92111	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Coded "47". Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5648	3305	FG-1D	92044	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949. Originally displayed at Asplin's garage it was later restored to static condition by members of the Waikato Aero Club during the early 1960s and displayed in the open at Hamilton Airport. In it's latter years at Hamilton it was painted as NZ5611 "JOSEPHINE". After suffering the ravages of weather and vandals it was removed in 1968 to MOTAT for restoration and display. Sold by Asplin to Ed Jurist in 1971 and exported to the USA. To Jim Landry and Pat Palmer in 1973. Restored over the next 9 years at a cost of US$300,000 and flew again on 17 July 1982. Painted in US Navy colours as "Big Hog" it flew with the registration NX55JP. On display at the Lone Star Flight Museum, Houston, Texas until 1989. Sold to Doug Arnold and exported to Britain, it was removed from the American Civil Aircraft Register on 23 March 1998. Joined the UK Civil Aircraft Register as G-BXUL on 25 March 1992 with The Old Flying Machine Company, Duxford. Later repainted into it's RNZAF colour scheme and flew in Europe as such. Total hours as at 31 December 2002 were 522. Arrived back in New Zealand in February 2004 and made it's first flight from Whenuapai in the hands of Keith Skilling on 10 February 2004. Currently airworthy in New Zealand.
NZ5649	3381	FG-1D	92120	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Coded "49". Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan, March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5650	3256	FG-1D	88442	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5651	3460	FG-1D	92199	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Coded "51". Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan, March 1946-January 1948. Landed short of runway and overturned after striking slipstream of previous aircraft at Iwakuni on 21 January 1948. Flying Officer Ron Nairn slightly injured. Aircraft written off at No.14 Squadron on 05 March 1948 as reduced to produce and spares.
NZ5652	3428	FG-1D	92167	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Coded "52". Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan, March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5653	3374	FG-1D	92113	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Coded "53". Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan, March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5654	3410	FG-1D	92149	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan, March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5655	3427	FG-1D	92166	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Coded "55". Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan, March 1946-January 1948. Force landed and overturned at Bofu after engine failure on takeoff on 28 January 1948. Flight Lieutenant G. Highet uninjured. Aircraft written off books at No.14 Squadron on 05 March 1948 as reduced to spares and produce.
NZ5656	3471	FG-1D	92210	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Coded "56". Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan, March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5657	3344	FG-1D	92083	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Coded "57". To No.14 Squadron, Los Negros July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. With Central Fighter Establishment, Ohakea 1946-April 1947. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia on 01 April 1947. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5658	3426	FG-1D	92165	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Named "HEPCAT". Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. With Central Fighter Establishment, Ohakea 1946-March 1947. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia March 1947. Advertised for sale by WARB tender number 9207 dated 09 May 1949 and sold from Rukuhia to J. Asplin on 26 May 1949.
NZ5659	3401	FG-1D	92140	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Coded "59" and named "DORIS". Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan, March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.
NZ5660	3457	FG-1D	92196	Shipped from USA in June 1945 aboard "USS John Wise". Assembled at Corsair Assembly Unit, Los Negros and BOC Los Negros on 17 August 1945. Coded "60" and named "GREMLIN". To No.14 Squadron, Los Negros July 1945. Ferried to New Zealand September-October 1945. Ferried to Aircraft Storage Unit, Rukuhia in October 1945. Ferried to Hobsonville in February 1946. To Japan aboard "HMS Glory" in March 1946. With No.14 Squadron, Japan, March 1946-October 1948. Declared surplus to requirements and burnt in Japan on 10 October 1948.

Author: Ivan Prince (Updated by Brendan Cowan), now managed by Les Billcliff

Sources: "For Your Tomorrow" by Errol Martyn. "We Also Served" by Wally Ingham. "RNZAF*NZPAF Aircraft Colour Schemes" by W. Russell. " Pacific Scrapbook 1943-1947" by B. Cox. RNZAF records. AHSNZ publications 1973-1986. NZ Wings magazine July 1980, June 1990, February 1992. OFMC website. Civil Aircraft Registers on USA, UK, and NZ., Classic Wings Vol.20 No.5 Issue 93., regosearch.com , Joe Baugher's lists.

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