The Grumman F8F Bearcat entered service just as World War II was coming to an end, missing the combat it had been built for. Yet among pilots and engineers, it quickly earned a reputation as one of ...
On this day in aviation history, 81 years ago (December 31, 1944), the Grumman F8F Bearcat officially entered service with the United States Navy. The Bearcat was a single-engine carrier-based fighter ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. 2/5 scale drop test vehicle; World ...