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The shiny material on the starboard wing of K91 outboard of the bend is tape over the gun ports.
You can also see it on the port wing of K87.
The Navy wasn't too impressed with the lack of visibility when landing the F4U on carriers, so sent them to land bases. Meanwhile the Brits developed the technique of approaching the carrier while in a left hand turn which provided better sight lines and made it easier for pilots to get aboard.
Great big brass ones were required to stick one of those big SOBs on a little flight deck.
Respect.
Best
Les
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Best
Les
My train of thought has been replaced by a bumper car.
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