Corsair Pilot | USMC VMF-213 in the South Pacific (1943)

A narrated propaganda film presenting the life of Marine Corsair fighter pilots of VMF-213 deployed in the South Pacific during 1943.
It offers a glimpse of the life of pilots, mechanics and ground crews as they maintain and fly their machines, while also going about their daily lives on the Russell Islands (central Solomon Islands) during World War II.
Marine aviators featured in this film are George Defabio [De Fabio], Mr. Greg, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Garrison, Mr. Leary, Mr. McCleary, Mr. Votaw, and Mr. Winnia.

[@picklerick8785]

So much vintage cheese in that narration. That in itself is a historical artifact as much as the footage is.

[@guaporeturns9472]

For sure

[@GatoCurioso-01]

tremendous piece of history and magnificent airplane. Thanks for sharing

[@JGCR59]

That gun camera footage of the head on attack on the D3A "Val" at 6:21 is just crazy. Never seen that one before

[@donbaccus2074]

Yeah, all those "zeros" shown in various places with fixed landing gear ...

[@garyhooper1820]

Aaah , Another great Video !

[@gary6300]

Hi buddy, fantastic footage. I really enjoyed your video, cheers Gary 🇬🇧

[@JGCR59]

Sadly according to google, George "Fab" Defabio was killed in action over Okinawa on Friday, April 13, 1945 :(

[@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623]

I've had some Marines say to me that they are the butt end of the US military establishment, having to make do with the handmedowns of the Navy, but they are still the only Marine force in the world with their own airforce. You don't see the Royal Marines or the Dutch Marines so lucky to have any organic support bigger then a mortar team.

[@crazypetec-130fe7]

Great stuff. Gotta love the old time propaganda.