F4U Corsair “7-D” Low Top Canvas Shoes
This design is based on the F4U Corsair “7-D” (Serial JT383) flown by Sub Lt Leslie Durno whilst serving with the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm during World War II. Durno was a Canadian serving with 1834 Squadron aboard HMS Victorious when, on January 9th, 1945, he became the Fleet Air Arm’s first Corsair ace. Sadly, on January 29th, 1945, Sub Lt Durno was hit by flak during a mission over Palembang. He managed to ditch his aircraft off the coast; however, he was never seen again.
