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I am thinking of a story idea where the F4U Corsair is the WWII version of the later F4 Phantom: It is used by both the Air Force and Navy/Marines.
In the OTL the Corsair was used only by the FAA. I am looking to have the RAF pick it up for use with Canadian fighter squadrons and maybe coastal command. I figure it would be easier production wise to have a factory across the border in Canada where you could move personnel and equipment. Canadian Corsairs could also supply the New Zealanders if needed.
My question is could a Canadian factory be licensed to build Corsairs from Scratch? I read on Wikipedia that Australia produced P51 mustangs from kits supplied by the US so could the same be done in England? The British/ Canadian F4Us would have a land based version without folding wings. The solid wing Corsair would also be used by the USAAF so battle damaged American Corsairs can be repaired in theater.