United States Navy and Marine Corps:
The US Navy and Marine Corps extensively used F4U Corsairs during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. The planes performed strike, reconnaissance, and close air support missions.
Other Countries:
The F4U Corsairs found their way to the armed forces of other nations, including:
- French Navy: The French used Corsairs during the First Indochina War from 1946 to 1954.
- Argentine Navy: The Argentine Navy employed Corsairs until 1961, mainly as attack and training aircraft.
- Honduran Air Force: Honduras utilized Corsairs until the early 1950s.
- El Salvador Air Force: The El Salvadorian Air Force operated Corsairs until the mid-1950s.
It's worth noting that while military service of the F4U Corsair largely concluded by the 1950s, some civilian-operated Corsairs continued to see action in airshows and racing competitions for several more decades.