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Ira Kepford Corsair

Lt. Cmdr. Ira "Ike" Kepford of Muskegon, Michigan was one of the top naval fighter aces in World War II. He is credited with 16 confirmed and proven air-to-air combat victories. Kepford scored his victories in six engagements between November 11, 1943 and February 19, 1944. He was a member of the elite VF-17 "Jolly Rogers" squadron flying F4U-1A Corsair Fighters. This squadron produced more aces than any other fighter squadron in World War II. Kepford was the highest scoring of these aces.

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specifications

Primary Function: Kepford of Muskegon,
Contractor: Ford
Power Plant: 1,850 hp
Thrust: Hamilton Standard Hydromatic
Wingspan :
Length: 33 ft 8 in (10.3 m)
Height: 16 ft 1 in (4.90 m)
Weight: 12,420 lb (5,633.6 kg)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 14,670 (6,654.2 kg)
Fuel Capacity: fuel tank
Payload: Payload
Speed: 446 mph (717.75 kph)
Range: 1,560 mi (2,510.5 km)
Ceiling: 41,500 ft (12,649.2 m)
Armament: Armament
Crew: 2
Unit Cost: 1234567

Pilots Flying This Aircraft

Colin McKenzie2

AGE:54

FROM:Cupertino, CA

PILOT SINCE:1991

Joe McBride

AGE:42

FROM:Newport Beach

PILOT SINCE:1980

Mike Fetyko

AGE:42

FROM:Laguna Beach, CA

PILOT SINCE:1993

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