Aircraft Photo of 131047 | Grumman F9F-6 Cougar | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #431636
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:131047
Military Code:B 105
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman F9F-6 Cougar
C/n (msn):131047
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-21
Location
City / Airport:Dayton - James M Cox Dayton InternationalMap
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDAY   IATA: DAY   Local: DAY   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1954
Photo from:Bob Garrard Collection
Photo ID: 431636
Photo Comment

Seen at a Dayton, Ohio air show in 1954. The banner on the rear fuselage notes that on April 1 of that year, 3 VF-21 Cougars sped from San Diego to New York just seconds over 3 hours and 45 minutes, the first transcontinental flight of less than 4 hours.

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