Vought sikorskys os2u kingfisher was derived from the companys considerable experience in building o2u and o3u observation aircraft for the navy. The kingfisher history encyclopedia is arranged chronologically and then thematically within each time period to allow young readers to quickly access the information they need. The os2u could also operate on fixed, wheeled, taildragger landing gear. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The os2u 3 kingfisher is a rank i american hydroplane bomber with a battle rating of 1. This book provides a little history of the kingfisher, photos of the model kit contents including the photo etch frets, a detailed list of tools that i used to build this model, along with a list of paints. After a successful highspeed run to deliver atomic bomb components to tinian, the decorated portlandclass cruiser continued to guam. This was followed by an order for 158 os2u 2s the majority of which were wheeled examples and 1006 os2u 3s. Vought os2u3 kingfisher national air and space museum. George blair, off truk, 18 feb 1944 us navy pilot lt. The os2u was the main shipboard observation seaplane used by the united states navy during world. During 1942 100 of the os2u 3s built under the navy contract were lendleased to great britain and several other foreign nations.
Performance was modest, because of its light engine. Voughts versatile kingfisher served as a gun spotter, patrol plane. Os2u kingfisher by dana bell is available online from firstread dana bell always promised that when he retired from his position at the smithsonians national air and space museum he would write books about aircraft that were of particular interest to him. The books contents cover the kingfishers history albeit quite briefly and a. Nov 23, 2015 the os2u kingfisher was a bigger more capable aircraft with 450 horse power. Chauncey milton vought was born february 26, 1890, in new york city to the welltodo and. Soft cover, landscape a4 format, 72 pages plus covers. Vought os2u kingfisher wikipedia republished wiki 2. A fantastic price for anyone interested in these workhorses of the us navy scout plane fleet. Known around the world for its informative and engaging reference and earlylearning books, kingfisher also receives widespread acclaim for its classic anthologies for five to fourteenyearolds and original picture books for very young children. A look at the vought os2u kingfisher naval float plane from 1937 all imagery rights are retained by owners. Two further and generally similar series, the os2u 2 and 3, followed the latter also going into production at the naval aircraft factory as the os2n1. The kingfisher history encyclopedia by kingfisher publications.
By early 1941, vought had built 159 os2u 2s and the navy had stationed these airplanes at naval air stations in pensacola, florida, pearl harbor, hawaii, and alameda, california. Home aircraft manuals sz voughtsikorsky os2u kingfisher these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. The british kingfisher i was a counterpart of the os2u 3. The os2u could also operate on fixed, wheeled, taildragger landing gea. In addition to the us navy the kingfisher found itself in the service of the fleet air arm and the raaf as well as flying for chile, argentina, mexico, uruguay.
Like his previous book on the vindicator this one is packed full of useful information, photos, and drawings. History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed kingfisher history encyclopedia by the editors at kingfisher. Ask us a question or send us comment or stay tuned for future releases. Figure 6, curtis soc seagull, naval history and heritage command, photograph 80g5885.
Dec 31, 1998 kingfisher is an awardwinning publisher for nonfiction and fiction for children of all ages. Os2u kingfisher scout plane with five mousetrap antisubmarine rockets mounted under one wing for testing purposes, banana river, florida, united states, 11 dec 1942. Performance was modest because of its light engine. Os2u kingfisher recovered by baltimore after the aircraft rescued downed pilot lt. Divided into ten clearly defined time periods from 40,000 b. I ordered this book that was about the history of the kingfisher sea plane used as a spotter, and air sea rescue air craft in ww2 it was deployed on battle ships this was the type of air craft my father flew in in ww2 while he was stationed on board the batthe ship indiana. The pe steps are colored in gray making them easy to skip if you just have the basic model. Thorough attention is also paid to the evolution of kingfisher colors and markings, from the early days of aluminized lacquer and yellow wings to the sea blue camouflage schemes worn throughout the war. Vought os2u kingfisher of vo1 is recovered by uss arizona bb39 on 6 september 1941 80g66109. Gill, and their rescued passengers awaiting rescue aboard os2u kingfisher aircraft, off truk, caroline islands, 1 may 1944, photo 1 of 2.
It has been in the game since the start of the open beta test prior to update 1. The os2u 2 variant differed slightly from its predecessor, boasting additional fuel tanks and stronger armor. The early history of vought aeronautics is in part the biography of its founder chance milton vought, pioneer pilot, aeronautical engineer, and aircraft manufacturer whose company bore his name. The vought os2u kingfisher was a catapultlaunched, observation floatplane. Gandy claimed a zero at iwo jima on 16 february 1945, the kill being confirmed by other observers. Navy observation plane of the war, with excellent construction and visibility. So, this may seem like a silly question to some people, but please be polite. It was designed to be catapultlaunched, but could also operate using fixed or wheeled landing gear, and was generally considered to be underpowered despite it being the primary shipboard observation aircraft of the usn. His latest book is united states naval aviation, 19191941. Ugly ducklings the vought os2u kingfisher news war. Vought os2u kingfisher wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Originally published in the november 2011 issue of aviation history.
I ordered this book that was about the history of the kingfisher sea plane used as a spotter, and air sea rescue air craft in ww2 it was deployed on battle ships. Vought os2u 3 kingfisher is recovered uss baltimore ca68 after she had rescued lieutenant junior grade george m. Known around the world for its informative and engaging reference and early learning books, kingfisher also receives widespread acclaim for its classic anthologies for five to fourteenyearolds and original picture books for very young children. Buy the kingfisher history encyclopedia revised and updated ed. Most were curtis soc seagulls or vought os2u kingfishers. Ugly ducklings the vought os2u kingfisher fighters such as the spitfire, bf 109 and a6m zero have become immortal in the annals of aviation history. The loss of uss indianapolis ca35 was a tragic moment following the completion of a secret mission that directly contributed to the end of world war ii. See more ideas about kingfisher, flying boat, wwii aircraft. Kingfisher is a member of the childrens book council cbc, a nonprofit trade organization that encourages the use and enjoyment of books and related literacy materials for young people.
Those players who acquired the aircraft before it was removed still have access to it. A most extensive aid in the modeling of the os2u kingfisher, as well as a great source of information on the aircraft. Feb 21, 2018 the os2u kingfisher was a product of the vought aircraft firm, appearing initially as the vs. I purchased it to give me some ideas before building a 148 scale revell os2u. Kingfisher was assembled using a revolutionary spot welding construction which created a smooth fuselage that generated less drag. Kingfisher has 34 books on goodreads with 105050 ratings. Instead, the catapultlaunched os2u kingfisher was the navys principal light scout aircraft during the war, and played key roles as a. Dana bell begins with a brief history of the vought kingfisher production variants as well as the colors and markings for this observation scout airplane. The vought os2u kingfisher was an observation floatplane that first flew in 1938.
The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favoritesperfect for gifts and reference alike. This book provides a little history of the kingfisher, photos of the model kit. Bombers such as the b17, lancaster and junkers ju 88 are likewise remembered as pioneering designs and amongst the best of their role. Os2u kingfisher by dana bell classic warships publishing. National archives photo 80g66108 and 80g66109 you cant see the battleship but its pretty clear where the photo was taken from her.
Kingfisher is a leading international publisher of illustrated information books, with a readership ranging from preschoolers taking their first steps into the world of nonfiction to students who find our encyclopedias to be an essential support to their research. Thanks dana i already have it made using info you gave me when you were working on the book. Another 54 os2u 1s and 148 os2u 2s soon joined the navys ranks. Legendary world war i ace eddie rickenbacker owed his life to a vought os2u kingfisher. The vought os2u kingfisher was an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. Pearl harbor observation floatplanes in world war ii honolulu hawaii. Known as old slow and ugly the vought sikorsky kingfisher played an unsung heroes role in ww2, not only did it spot for the ships guns it also undertook many rescues including that of capt. Os2u kingfisher, us navy floatplane aircraft pictorial 3. The kingfisher soon found itself in navy service with 54 os2u 1s ordered. Float variant of the vought os2u 2 kingfisher in flight, location unknown, janmay 1942 aerial view of uss north carolina, off the us east coast, 17 apr 1942, photo 2 of 3 newly arrived aviation cadets at the naval air station at corpus christi, texas, united states submitting to haircut inspection, circa 1942. Os2u kingfisher from classic warship publishing item number. Indianapolis was en route from guam to leyte when she was torpedoed. A main body of text opens the book, summarizing the history of the design requirement, production, and deployment of the os2u.
With its simple chronological and thematic arrangement, the concise kingfisher history encyclopedia puts the whole of history, and the legacy of human civilization from the ice age to the information age at the fingertips of todays children. These books are great for doing some preassembly research though they are obviously limited in scope due to their size. The design dated to a 1937 request for bids from the u. The kingfisher encyclopedias book series by multiple authors includes books the kingfisher history encyclopedia, the kingfisher science encyclopedia, the kingfisher childrens encyclopedia kingfisher family of encyclopedias, and several more. Os2u kingfisher built by voughtsikorsky aircraft division was catapultlaunched observation floatplane designed by rex beisel a design engineer responsible for f4u corsair. The os2u was the main shipboard observation aircraft used by the united states navy during. It was a compact midwing monoplane, with a large central float and small stabilizing floats. Vought os2u kingfisher shipborne reconnaissance scout. Navy os2u kingfisher aircraft were returning to the squantum naval air station after an antisubmarine patrol flight over the atlantic. Within two years, voughtsikorsky delivered the first production kingfisher, an os2u 1, to the battleship uss colorado. Kittyhawk os2u kingfisher plastic model airplane kit 2.
A formation of os2u kingfisher aircraft in flight, 1943. Navy for a twoseat observation aircraft that could be either land or water based and was small enough to operate from a battleship. Octopus 172 vought os2u kingfisher internet modeler. Kingfisher s encyclopedias are awardwinning, informationpacked reference books for all the family. If you would prefer a particular manual to be supplied as a paper copy, please contact us for a quotation. Arizona by paul stillwell and there are 2 photos on pg 225 of an os2u kingfisher maneuvering alongside the arizona on sept 6, 1941.
As usual with squadron signals books, its filled with plenty of photographs, informative text, and a centerfold section of color illustrations. An improved variant of the kingfisher, the os2u 4, with higheraspectratio wings and an r40 engine, was tested in 1942 but never placed in production. If you are seeking a book that provides you with instructions to build an airplane model, contact glenn hoover models. Nov 02, 2017 os2u kingfisher from classic warship publishing item number. This book contains detailed instructions on building the os2u kingfisher 2 scale.
Click to read more about os2u kingfisher in action aircraft no. Indianapolis was en route from guam to leyte when she was. Uss omaha class light cruiser,design,specification and military history duration. The vought os2u kingfisherpage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. From mans earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day, this trusted reference provides a onestop source for research, and is the.
Vought os2u kingfisher project gutenberg selfpublishing. The kingfisher history encyclopedia editors of kingfisher. Cwpa3this is the third book by classic warships in the aircraft pictorial series and the second book authored by dana bell. Kingfisher childrens books 2017 catalog by kingfisher. Old, slow and ugly slingshot planes popular science, may 1943 also page 62 of same article. How to build kitty hawks os2u kingfisher model by glenn hoover. Wheeled version of an os2u 2 kingfisher being prepared for test flights at the vought factory in. The first production kingfisher, the os2u 1, was delivered early in 1940 and assigned to the battleship uss colorado. Museum events book your event press news education. It was capable of flying for up to six hours at 70 mph using special flaps and ailerons. Sep 09, 2004 kingfisher is an awardwinning publisher of nonfiction and fiction for children of all ages. All results related to vought os2u kingfisher found on 80 scale modeling websites and the scalemates kit database. The kingfisher history encyclopedia, 3rd edition by editors. If the slow, clumsy os2u actually shot down a zero, rather than some other type of japanese aircraft, then it was a poor reflection of the quality of japanese pilots by this point in the war.
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