''The F4U was developed as a high-performance carrier-based fighter. Since it showed great potential as a fighter/bomber, improvements and upgrades have produced several variants.<br>These variants have continued to be operated from carriers even after World War II, a multi-role fighter/bomber with a long and distinguished service.<br>This unit was re-designed for the French Navy after the war. This late model can be said to be the final F4U variant ever operated by the French Navy. | ''The F4U was developed as a high-performance carrier-based fighter. Since it showed great potential as a fighter/bomber, improvements and upgrades have produced several variants.<br>These variants have continued to be operated from carriers even after World War II, a multi-role fighter/bomber with a long and distinguished service.<br>This unit was re-designed for the French Navy after the war. This late model can be said to be the final F4U variant ever operated by the French Navy. |