Whistling Death F4U Corsair Crewneck Sweatshirt
A Corsair banking over the Slot at last light, 1943. The painting behind the first Wild Banshees novel, now on a warm heavyweight crewneck.
$45
US shipping included. California orders add sales tax at checkout.
- Printed to order. Ships in 2-3 weeks with tracking.
- Misprints or damaged items replaced free.
- No size exchanges or returns, so check the size chart.
- Secure checkout by Stripe. US addresses only.
The story on the crewneck
Pilots called the F4U Corsair the bent-wing bird. The men on the other end of its guns had a different name for it: Whistling Death, for the shriek its wing-root intakes made in a dive.
The scene is the Slot, the channel through the Solomon Islands where the air war over Guadalcanal was fought. It is the cover art for Whistling Death, the first novel about VMF-333, the fictional Marine squadron known as the Wild Banshees.
Prefer short sleeves? The same art comes on the Whistling Death tee.
Crewneck details
- Sweatshirt: Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend, about 8 oz fleece
- Feel: warm and sturdy, ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband
- Fit: classic relaxed unisex, S to 5XL
- Print: full-color direct-to-garment, about 9.5" wide across the chest
- Lettering: color-matched to each sweatshirt so it reads clean
- Care: wash cold inside out, tumble dry low
| Size | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest width | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| Body length | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| Sleeve length | 33.5 | 34.5 | 35.5 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40.5 |
Measured flat, in inches. Allow about ±1 inch for manufacturing tolerance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why was the F4U Corsair called Whistling Death?
- The Corsair's wing-root air intakes made a high whistle in a dive. The nickname Whistling Death stuck to the gull-winged fighter across the Pacific, and it is the title of the first Wild Banshees novel.
- What sweatshirt is the Whistling Death crewneck printed on?
- A Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend crewneck: 50% cotton and 50% polyester fleece, about 8 oz, with a ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband and a classic relaxed fit.
- How long does shipping take?
- Each sweatshirt is printed to order. Plan on 2-3 weeks from order to your door. You get a tracking number by email when it ships. Shipping to US addresses is included in the $45 price. Orders shipping to California add sales tax at checkout.
- What is the return policy?
- Because every sweatshirt is printed to order, we can't take returns or size exchanges. If yours arrives misprinted or damaged, reply to your order email within 30 days and we will replace it free.
- What sizes does the crewneck come in?
- S through 5XL in Black, Charcoal, Navy and Sport Grey, and S through 3XL in Military Green and Sand. It runs true to size with a relaxed cut. Measurements are in the size chart on this page.