Aircraft Photo of 126277 | Grumman DF-9E Panther | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #15999
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:126277
Military Code:UA-35
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman DF-9E Panther
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VU-1
Location
City / Airport:Ontario - InternationalMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KONT   IATA: ONT   Local: ONT   Other: -
Collection:The Air Museum
 
Photo Date:18 October 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 15999
Photo Comment

Built as an F9F-5P photo recce aircraft. Modified to F9F-5KD drone director aircraft and redesignated DF-9E in 1962. Operated by VU-1 Fleet Utility Squadron and retains the drone director scheme when displayed at Planes of Fame original location at Ontario.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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