1957 Aviation Grumman F9F-8P Cougar Jet NAVY Plane B&W 8”x10” Official Photo For Sale

Official 8” x 10” Photograph, 1957

The Grumman F9F Panther is one of the United States Navy's first successful carrier-based jet fighters, as well as Grumman’s first jet fighter. A single-engined, straight-winged day fighter, it was armed with four 20mm cannons and could carry a wide assortment of air-to-ground munitions.

The Panther was used extensively by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in the Korean War. It was also the first jet aircraft used by the Blue Angels aerobatics demonstration team, from 1949 through late 1954. The aircraft was exported to Argentina and was the first jet used by the Argentine Naval Aviation.

The Cougar replaced the Panther's straight wing with a more modern swept wing. Thrust was also increased with the installation of a newer, more powerful engine. The Navy considered the Cougar an updated version of the Panther, despite having a different official name, and thus Cougars started off from F9F-6.

F9F-8P

Photo-reconnaissance versions built from F9F-8s; later redesignated RF-9J, 110 built.

Photo comes bagged and boarded and ships securely with bubble wrap and in a box.

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“Condition is consistent with an old photogrpah. It may have corner bumps, creases, ink stains, pencil or pen markings, etc. Please see pictures for the best depiction of condition. And Please Ask Questions.”