Aircraft Photo of 138860 | Grumman F-9J (F9F-8) Cougar | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #383081
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:138860
Military Code:77
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-9J (F9F-8) Cougar
C/n (msn):[ 138860 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:NAS Alameda
Location
City / Airport:Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNGZ   IATA: -   Local: NGZ   Other: -
 
Photo Date:July 1977
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 383081
Photo Comment

Although this F-9J was stricken from active service on 22 July 1970, it was still in use. It and several other retired a/c were used regularly for aircraft carrier flight deck towing and parking practice, crane hoist practice (hoisting from pier to flight deck), and other training for new flight deck personnel. In 1977 there were several active carriers homeported at NAS Alameda.

This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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