Performance was modest because of its light engine. Uss omaha class light cruiser,design,specification and military history duration. Vought os2u 3 kingfisher is recovered uss baltimore ca68 after she had rescued lieutenant junior grade george m. This book provides a little history of the kingfisher, photos of the model kit.
This was followed by an order for 158 os2u 2s the majority of which were wheeled examples and 1006 os2u 3s. Performance was modest, because of its light engine. Originally published in the november 2011 issue of aviation history. Thanks dana i already have it made using info you gave me when you were working on the book. The os2u 3 kingfisher is a rank i american hydroplane bomber with a battle rating of 1. Sep 09, 2004 kingfisher is an awardwinning publisher of nonfiction and fiction for children of all ages. The vought os2u kingfisher was an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. A main body of text opens the book, summarizing the history of the design requirement, production, and deployment of the os2u. 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. Kingfisher s encyclopedias are awardwinning, informationpacked reference books for all the family. Nov 23, 2015 the os2u kingfisher was a bigger more capable aircraft with 450 horse power. The vought os2u kingfisher page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. Feb 21, 2018 the os2u kingfisher was a product of the vought aircraft firm, appearing initially as the vs.
Figure 6, curtis soc seagull, naval history and heritage command, photograph 80g5885. Vought sikorskys os2u kingfisher was derived from the companys considerable experience in building o2u and o3u observation aircraft for the navy. Os2u kingfisher scout plane with five mousetrap antisubmarine rockets mounted under one wing for testing purposes, banana river, florida, united states, 11 dec 1942. Navy for a twoseat observation aircraft that could be either land or water based and was small enough to operate from a battleship. Divided into ten clearly defined time periods from 40,000 b. Instead, the catapultlaunched os2u kingfisher was the navys principal light scout aircraft during the war, and played key roles as a. Os2u kingfisher, us navy floatplane aircraft pictorial 3. Kingfisher childrens books 2017 catalog by kingfisher. It was a compact midwing monoplane, with a large central float and small stabilizing floats. 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. Most were curtis soc seagulls or vought os2u kingfishers. Dec 31, 1998 kingfisher is an awardwinning publisher for nonfiction and fiction for children of all ages.
Ask us a question or send us comment or stay tuned for future releases. A most extensive aid in the modeling of the os2u kingfisher, as well as a great source of information on the aircraft. History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed kingfisher history encyclopedia by the editors at kingfisher. The vought os2u kingfisher was an observation floatplane that first flew in 1938. Kingfisher was assembled using a revolutionary spot welding construction which created a smooth fuselage that generated less drag. It was capable of flying for up to six hours at 70 mph using special flaps and ailerons. 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. Nov 02, 2017 os2u kingfisher from classic warship publishing item number. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favoritesperfect for gifts and reference alike. The vought os2u kingfisherpage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft.
The os2u could also operate on fixed, wheeled, taildragger landing gea. Cwpa3this is the third book by classic warships in the aircraft pictorial series and the second book authored by dana bell. Home aircraft manuals sz voughtsikorsky os2u kingfisher these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. His latest book is united states naval aviation, 19191941. Indianapolis was en route from guam to leyte when she was. Kingfisher has 34 books on goodreads with 105050 ratings. Vought os2u kingfisher shipborne reconnaissance scout. Os2u kingfisher by dana bell classic warships publishing. A formation of os2u kingfisher aircraft in flight, 1943.
The vought os2u kingfisher was a catapultlaunched, observation floatplane. If you are seeking a book that provides you with instructions to build an airplane model, contact glenn hoover models. 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. These books are great for doing some preassembly research though they are obviously limited in scope due to their size. The os2u was the main shipboard observation seaplane used by the united states navy during world. Kittyhawk os2u kingfisher plastic model airplane kit 2. This book contains detailed instructions on building the os2u kingfisher 2 scale. Legendary world war i ace eddie rickenbacker owed his life to a vought os2u kingfisher. 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. Mar 16, 2018 the vought os2u kingfisher was an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. The kingfisher soon found itself in navy service with 54 os2u 1s ordered. The kingfisher history encyclopedia, 3rd edition by editors. 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. Chauncey milton vought was born february 26, 1890, in new york city to the welltodo and.
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 kingfisher history encyclopedia by kingfisher publications. Voughts versatile kingfisher served as a gun spotter, patrol plane. Vought os2u kingfisher of vo1 is recovered by uss arizona bb39 on 6 september 1941 80g66109. A look at the vought os2u kingfisher naval float plane from 1937 all imagery rights are retained by owners. Within two years, voughtsikorsky delivered the first production kingfisher, an os2u 1, to the battleship uss colorado. See more ideas about kingfisher, flying boat, wwii aircraft.
The british kingfisher i was a counterpart of the os2u 3. 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. Another 54 os2u 1s and 148 os2u 2s soon joined the navys ranks. 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. Vought os2u kingfisher wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Pearl harbor observation floatplanes in world war ii honolulu hawaii. National archives photo 80g66108 and 80g66109 you cant see the battleship but its pretty clear where the photo was taken from her. Arizona by paul stillwell and there are 2 photos on pg 225 of an os2u kingfisher maneuvering alongside the arizona on sept 6, 1941. 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. Camera crew sets up a shot of an os2u kingfisher from the film air sea rescue, made for the us coast guard.
The books contents cover the kingfishers history albeit quite briefly and a. The os2u 2 variant differed slightly from its predecessor, boasting additional fuel tanks and stronger armor. 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. A fantastic price for anyone interested in these workhorses of the us navy scout plane fleet. Navy os2u kingfisher aircraft were returning to the squantum naval air station after an antisubmarine patrol flight over the atlantic. Wheeled version of an os2u 2 kingfisher being prepared for test flights at the vought factory in. 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. After a successful highspeed run to deliver atomic bomb components to tinian, the decorated portlandclass cruiser continued to guam. George blair, off truk, 18 feb 1944 us navy pilot lt.
The os2u could also operate on fixed, wheeled, taildragger landing gear. An os2u kingfisher floatplane aboard a ship off iwo jima is lifted outboard gets. Bombers such as the b17, lancaster and junkers ju 88 are likewise remembered as pioneering designs and amongst the best of their role. Vought os2u3 kingfisher national air and space museum. Navy airplanes of the second world war never operated from an aircraft carrier, dropped torpedoes, or sank anything. 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. 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. Soft cover, landscape a4 format, 72 pages plus covers. 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. Those players who acquired the aircraft before it was removed still have access to it. Museum events book your event press news education. This is aircraft pictorial 3 os2u kingfisher by dana bell. 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 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.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. During 1942 100 of the os2u 3s built under the navy contract were lendleased to great britain and several other foreign nations. The design dated to a 1937 request for bids from the u. The kingfisher history encyclopedia editors of kingfisher. Classic warships has produced the 3rd in a series of aircraft pictorial books keeping with the navel airpower theme. Os2u kingfisher from classic warship publishing item number. I purchased it to give me some ideas before building a 148 scale revell os2u. 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. Gill, and their rescued passengers awaiting rescue aboard os2u kingfisher aircraft, off truk, caroline islands, 1 may 1944, photo 1 of 2. The os2u was the main shipboard observation aircraft used by the united states navy during. 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. It has been in the game since the start of the open beta test prior to update 1. Vought os2u kingfisher wikipedia republished wiki 2. 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.
Os2u kingfisher recovered by baltimore after the aircraft rescued downed pilot lt. Octopus 172 vought os2u kingfisher internet modeler. Feel like an archaeologist with pictures of artifacts, illustrations depicting historical reconstructions, maps, and more. 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 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. 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 built by voughtsikorsky aircraft division was catapultlaunched observation floatplane designed by rex beisel a design engineer responsible for f4u corsair. How to build kitty hawks os2u kingfisher model by glenn hoover.
The first production kingfisher, the os2u 1, was delivered early in 1940 and assigned to the battleship uss colorado. 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. Like his previous book on the vindicator this one is packed full of useful information, photos, and drawings. Gandy claimed a zero at iwo jima on 16 february 1945, the kill being confirmed by other observers. Click to read more about os2u kingfisher in action aircraft no. Vought os2u kingfisher project gutenberg selfpublishing. 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. The pe steps are colored in gray making them easy to skip if you just have the basic model. Ugly ducklings the vought os2u kingfisher news war. So, this may seem like a silly question to some people, but please be polite. All results related to vought os2u kingfisher found on 80 scale modeling websites and the scalemates kit database. If you would prefer a particular manual to be supplied as a paper copy, please contact us for a quotation.
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