Bent Wing Bird | Vought F4U-4 Corsair

Bent Wing Bird captures a legendary Vought F4U-7 Corsair (marked VF-32 / 211 K) carving through the sky in a hard, quartering topside bank during aerial flight demonstrations. Captured with extraordinary telephoto clarity by photographer Phil Schmauder, this piece brings the radical engineering of naval aviation’s iconic fighter into sharp focus—from the unmistakable inverted gull-wing design and heavy radial cowl housing the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp to the 20mm wing cannons, clear canopy enclosure, and historic Glossy Sea Blue livery.

Set against an open azure sky, the deep navy tones, stark white national insignia, and aggressive cranked-wing silhouette create a commanding, timeless centerpiece for modern offices, executive suites, or dedicated historic aviation collections.

• Subject: Vought F4U Corsair (VF-32 "Swordsmen" Tribute, Modex 211 K)
• Aesthetic: Historic Naval Aviation, Iconic Gull-Wing Architecture, Muscular Radial Form
• Print Type: Open Edition Fine Art Print
• Finish: Full-bleed (borderless) edge-to-edge printing
• Paper: Premium archival fine art paper with a smooth matte finish (100% cotton rag)
• Available Sizes: 8x10, 11x14, 16x20
• Fulfillment: Ships flat or securely rolled depending on size; framing is not included.