Whistling Death F4U Corsair Hoodie
A Corsair banking over the Slot at last light, 1943. The painting behind the first Wild Banshees novel, now on a soft midweight hoodie.
$55
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 hoodie
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.
Hoodie details
- Hoodie: Independent Trading Co. SS4500, about 8.5 oz cotton-rich fleece
- Feel: 100% cotton face, soft brushed interior, jersey-lined hood
- Fit: regular unisex, S to 3XL
- Print: full-color direct-to-garment, about 11" wide across the chest
- Lettering: color-matched to each hoodie so it reads clean
- Care: wash cold inside out, tumble dry low
| Size | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest width | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Body length | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Sleeve length | 34.5 | 35.5 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 38.5 | 39.5 |
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 hoodie is the Whistling Death hoodie printed on?
- An Independent Trading Co. SS4500 midweight pullover: 80% cotton and 20% polyester fleece with a 100% cotton face, about 8.5 oz, with a jersey-lined hood, kangaroo pocket and metal drawstring eyelets.
- How long does shipping take?
- Each hoodie 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 $55 price. Orders shipping to California add sales tax at checkout.
- What is the return policy?
- Because every hoodie 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.
- How does the SS4500 hoodie fit?
- It's a regular unisex fit, trimmer than a boxy big-box hoodie. If you like a roomy hoodie or are between sizes, size up. Measurements for S through 3XL are in the size chart on this page.