119 results found
Registration / Serial:N777L
Other Marks:77
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1170
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:13 November 2004
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Photo ID:625532Submit Correction
View count: 429
The Rare Bear is a 1946 built Grumman F8F Bearcat. It has been restored, substantially modified and equipped with a Wright R3350 engine producing in excess of 4000 horsepower. This has allowed the Rare Bear to establish the Closed Course World Speed Record (528.3 MPH) and 3000 Meter Time-To-Climb Record (91.9 seconds) and to win the Reno Air Race 2004! May we call it 'the fastest propeller driven aircraft in the world?'
Registration / Serial:N777L
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1170
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:13 November 2004
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Registration / Serial:N777L
Other Marks:77
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1170
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:13 November 2004
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Photo ID:625532Submit Correction
View count: 429
The Rare Bear is a 1946 built Grumman F8F Bearcat. It has been restored, substantially modified and equipped with a Wright R3350 engine producing in excess of 4000 horsepower. This has allowed the Rare Bear to establish the Closed Course World Speed Record (528.3 MPH) and 3000 Meter Time-To-Climb Record (91.9 seconds) and to win the Reno Air Race 2004! May we call it 'the fastest propeller driven aircraft in the world?'
Registration / Serial:N777L
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1170
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:13 November 2004
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Registration / Serial:N3025
Alternate Serial:121707
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1081
Display Paint:Grumman Aerospace
City / Airport:Hawthorne - Municipal / Jack Northrop Field (KHHR / HHR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Hawthorne Air Fair 1992
Photo Date:29 August 1992
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:603767Submit Correction
View count: 418
Gulfhawk F8F-2 starts it's take-off roll at the 92' Hawthorne show
Registration / Serial:N3025
Alternate Serial:121707
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1081
Display Paint:Grumman Aerospace
City / Airport:Hawthorne - Municipal / Jack Northrop Field (KHHR / HHR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:29 August 1992
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:N3025
Alternate Serial:121707
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1081
Display Paint:Grumman Aerospace
City / Airport:Hawthorne - Municipal / Jack Northrop Field (KHHR / HHR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Hawthorne Air Fair 1992
Photo Date:29 August 1992
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:603767Submit Correction
View count: 418
Gulfhawk F8F-2 starts it's take-off roll at the 92' Hawthorne show
Registration / Serial:N3025
Alternate Serial:121707
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1081
Display Paint:Grumman Aerospace
City / Airport:Hawthorne - Municipal / Jack Northrop Field (KHHR / HHR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:29 August 1992
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:N777L
Other Marks:77
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1170
Aircraft Name:U.S. Thrift 7 1/4% Special
City / Airport:China Lake - Naval Air Weapons Station / Armitage Field (NID)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:NAWS China Lake Open House 1975
Photo Date:13 October 1975
Photo by:Paul GoddardContact
Photo ID:597451Submit Correction
View count: 348
Registration / Serial:N777L
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1170
City / Airport:China Lake - Naval Air Weapons Station / Armitage Field (NID)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:13 October 1975
Photo by:Paul GoddardContact
Registration / Serial:N777L
Other Marks:77
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1170
Aircraft Name:U.S. Thrift 7 1/4% Special
City / Airport:China Lake - Naval Air Weapons Station / Armitage Field (NID)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:NAWS China Lake Open House 1975
Photo Date:13 October 1975
Photo by:Paul GoddardContact
Photo ID:597451Submit Correction
View count: 348
Registration / Serial:N777L
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1170
City / Airport:China Lake - Naval Air Weapons Station / Armitage Field (NID)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:13 October 1975
Photo by:Paul GoddardContact
Registration / Serial:G-RUMM
Alternate Serial:121714
Military Code:B-201
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Shuttleworth Fly Navy Airshow 2017
Photo Date:4 June 2017
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:565247Submit Correction
View count: 238
Registration / Serial:G-RUMM
Alternate Serial:121714
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 June 2017
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:G-RUMM
Alternate Serial:121714
Military Code:B-201
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Shuttleworth Fly Navy Airshow 2017
Photo Date:4 June 2017
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:565247Submit Correction
View count: 238
Registration / Serial:G-RUMM
Alternate Serial:121714
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 June 2017
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:N700HL
Alternate Registration:NX700HL
Military Code:S-100
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
City / Airport:Falaise - Monts-d'Eraines (LFAS)Map
Country:France
Event:Meeting aƩrien de Falaise 1994
Photo Date:11 June 1994
Photo by:Michel AbrahamContact
Photo ID:563372Submit Correction
View count: 328
Pilot : Stephen Grey
Registration / Serial:N700HL
Alternate Registration:NX700HL
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
City / Airport:Falaise - Monts-d'Eraines (LFAS)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:11 June 1994
Photo by:Michel AbrahamContact
Registration / Serial:N700HL
Alternate Registration:NX700HL
Military Code:S-100
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
City / Airport:Falaise - Monts-d'Eraines (LFAS)Map
Country:France
Event:Meeting aƩrien de Falaise 1994
Photo Date:11 June 1994
Photo by:Michel AbrahamContact
Photo ID:563372Submit Correction
View count: 328
Pilot : Stephen Grey
Registration / Serial:N700HL
Alternate Registration:NX700HL
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
City / Airport:Falaise - Monts-d'Eraines (LFAS)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:11 June 1994
Photo by:Michel AbrahamContact
Registration / Serial:G-RUMM
Alternate Serial:121714
Military Code:B-201
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Autumn Air Show 2013
Photo Date:13 October 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:548619Submit Correction
View count: 1006
Taxiing out for its display at Duxford Autumn Airshow 2013. Built to US Navy requirements, the Bearcat was too late to see combat in the Pacific War. Powered by a P&W R-2800 Double Wasp similar to the Hellcat, it was smaller and lighter, giving it a faster climb. The type equipped USN squadrons, though only saw combat in Indochina as recce and napalm equipped ground-attack 'Beercats' of ten Groupes of l'ArmƩe de l'Air and with the VNAF. This ex-USN recce F8F-2P joined The Fighter Collection in 1981.
Registration / Serial:G-RUMM
Alternate Serial:121714
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:G-RUMM
Alternate Serial:121714
Military Code:B-201
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Autumn Air Show 2013
Photo Date:13 October 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:548619Submit Correction
View count: 1006
Taxiing out for its display at Duxford Autumn Airshow 2013. Built to US Navy requirements, the Bearcat was too late to see combat in the Pacific War. Powered by a P&W R-2800 Double Wasp similar to the Hellcat, it was smaller and lighter, giving it a faster climb. The type equipped USN squadrons, though only saw combat in Indochina as recce and napalm equipped ground-attack 'Beercats' of ten Groupes of l'ArmƩe de l'Air and with the VNAF. This ex-USN recce F8F-2P joined The Fighter Collection in 1981.
Registration / Serial:G-RUMM
Alternate Serial:121714
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:N700H
Alternate Registration:NX700H
Military Code:S-100
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1982
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:509988Submit Correction
View count: 272
Registration / Serial:N700H
Alternate Registration:NX700H
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:N700H
Alternate Registration:NX700H
Military Code:S-100
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1982
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:509988Submit Correction
View count: 272
Registration / Serial:N700H
Alternate Registration:NX700H
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:N700H
Alternate Registration:NX700H
Military Code:S-100
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1982
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:506396Submit Correction
View count: 272
Registration / Serial:N700H
Alternate Registration:NX700H
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N700H
Alternate Registration:NX700H
Military Code:S-100
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1982
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:506396Submit Correction
View count: 272
Registration / Serial:N700H
Alternate Registration:NX700H
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N14WB
Alternate Registration:NX14WB
Alternate Serial:122619
Military Code:P-14
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1148
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Photo Date:29 July 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:489922Submit Correction
View count: 341
Registration / Serial:N14WB
Alternate Registration:NX14WB
Alternate Serial:122619
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1148
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N14WB
Alternate Registration:NX14WB
Alternate Serial:122619
Military Code:P-14
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1148
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Photo Date:29 July 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:489922Submit Correction
View count: 341
Registration / Serial:N14WB
Alternate Registration:NX14WB
Alternate Serial:122619
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1148
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N68RW
Alternate Serial:94996
Other Marks:1
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1162
Display Paint:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Bella
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Photo Date:28 July 2022
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:488738Submit Correction
View count: 383
Registration / Serial:N68RW
Alternate Serial:94996
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1162
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:28 July 2022
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Registration / Serial:N68RW
Alternate Serial:94996
Other Marks:1
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1162
Display Paint:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Bella
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Photo Date:28 July 2022
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:488738Submit Correction
View count: 383
Registration / Serial:N68RW
Alternate Serial:94996
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1162
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:28 July 2022
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Registration / Serial:N14WB
Alternate Registration:NX14WB
Alternate Serial:122619
Military Code:P-14
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1148
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Photo Date:27 July 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:488042Submit Correction
View count: 307
Registration / Serial:N14WB
Alternate Registration:NX14WB
Alternate Serial:122619
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1148
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:27 July 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N14WB
Alternate Registration:NX14WB
Alternate Serial:122619
Military Code:P-14
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1148
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Photo Date:27 July 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:488042Submit Correction
View count: 307
Registration / Serial:N14WB
Alternate Registration:NX14WB
Alternate Serial:122619
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1148
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:27 July 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N68RW
Alternate Serial:94996
Other Marks:1 BLUE ANGELS
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1162
Display Paint:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Bella
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Photo Date:28 July 2022
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:487951Submit Correction
View count: 914
Registration / Serial:N68RW
Alternate Serial:94996
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1162
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:28 July 2022
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Registration / Serial:N68RW
Alternate Serial:94996
Other Marks:1 BLUE ANGELS
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1162
Display Paint:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Bella
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Photo Date:28 July 2022
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:487951Submit Correction
View count: 914
Registration / Serial:N68RW
Alternate Serial:94996
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1162
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:28 July 2022
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Registration / Serial:N2209
Alternate Serial:122095
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.779
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Photo Date:26 July 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:487319Submit Correction
View count: 292
Registration / Serial:N2209
Alternate Serial:122095
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.779
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:26 July 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N2209
Alternate Serial:122095
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.779
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Photo Date:26 July 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:487319Submit Correction
View count: 292
Registration / Serial:N2209
Alternate Serial:122095
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.779
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:26 July 2022
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:N2209
Alternate Serial:122095
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.779
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Photo Date:29 July 2022
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:484096Submit Correction
View count: 467
Registration / Serial:N2209
Alternate Serial:122095
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.779
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2022
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Registration / Serial:N2209
Alternate Serial:122095
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.779
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Photo Date:29 July 2022
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:484096Submit Correction
View count: 467
Registration / Serial:N2209
Alternate Serial:122095
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.779
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2022
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Registration / Serial:N800H
Alternate Registration:NX800H
Alternate Serial:121752
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1126
Display Paint:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Wampus Cat
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Planes of Fame Air Show 1999
Photo Date:May 1999
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:471111Submit Correction
View count: 1049
Registration / Serial:N800H
Alternate Registration:NX800H
Alternate Serial:121752
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1126
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1999
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:N800H
Alternate Registration:NX800H
Alternate Serial:121752
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1126
Display Paint:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Wampus Cat
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Planes of Fame Air Show 1999
Photo Date:May 1999
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Photo ID:471111Submit Correction
View count: 1049
Registration / Serial:N800H
Alternate Registration:NX800H
Alternate Serial:121752
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1126
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1999
Photo by:Dan StijovichContact
Registration / Serial:KH15-179.98
Alternate Serial:94956
Military Code:342
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F Bearcat
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Thailand - Air Force
City / Airport:Bangkok - Don Mueang International (VTBD / DMK)Map
Country:Thailand
Collection:Royal Thai Air Force Museum
Photo Date:4 February 1988
Photo by:John MounceContact
Photo ID:469315Submit Correction
View count: 532
Registration / Serial:KH15-179.98
Alternate Serial:94956
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F Bearcat
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Thailand - Air Force
City / Airport:Bangkok - Don Mueang International (VTBD / DMK)Map
Country:Thailand
Photo Date:4 February 1988
Photo by:John MounceContact
Registration / Serial:KH15-179.98
Alternate Serial:94956
Military Code:342
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F Bearcat
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Thailand - Air Force
City / Airport:Bangkok - Don Mueang International (VTBD / DMK)Map
Country:Thailand
Collection:Royal Thai Air Force Museum
Photo Date:4 February 1988
Photo by:John MounceContact
Photo ID:469315Submit Correction
View count: 532
Registration / Serial:KH15-179.98
Alternate Serial:94956
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F Bearcat
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Thailand - Air Force
City / Airport:Bangkok - Don Mueang International (VTBD / DMK)Map
Country:Thailand
Photo Date:4 February 1988
Photo by:John MounceContact
Registration / Serial:G-RUMM
Alternate Serial:121714
Military Code:B-201
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 2022
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:455294Submit Correction
View count: 298
Registration / Serial:G-RUMM
Alternate Serial:121714
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 2022
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:G-RUMM
Alternate Serial:121714
Military Code:B-201
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 2022
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:455294Submit Correction
View count: 298
Registration / Serial:G-RUMM
Alternate Serial:121714
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1088
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 2022
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:N58204
Alternate Serial:95255
Military Code:204-S
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D-0527
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Event:Wings Over Houston 2016
Photo Date:22 October 2016
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Photo ID:451869Submit Correction
View count: 335
ex USN 95255, France Air Force 95255, South Vietnam Air Force 95255, N65135, N41089
Registration / Serial:N58204
Alternate Serial:95255
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D-0527
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:22 October 2016
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Registration / Serial:N58204
Alternate Serial:95255
Military Code:204-S
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D-0527
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Event:Wings Over Houston 2016
Photo Date:22 October 2016
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Photo ID:451869Submit Correction
View count: 335
ex USN 95255, France Air Force 95255, South Vietnam Air Force 95255, N65135, N41089
Registration / Serial:N58204
Alternate Serial:95255
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D-0527
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:22 October 2016
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Registration / Serial:N14WB
Alternate Registration:NX14WB
Alternate Serial:122619
Military Code:P-14
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1148
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Event:Wings Over Houston 2016
Photo Date:22 October 2016
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Photo ID:451868Submit Correction
View count: 438
Registration / Serial:N14WB
Alternate Registration:NX14WB
Alternate Serial:122619
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1148
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:22 October 2016
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Registration / Serial:N14WB
Alternate Registration:NX14WB
Alternate Serial:122619
Military Code:P-14
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1148
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Event:Wings Over Houston 2016
Photo Date:22 October 2016
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Photo ID:451868Submit Correction
View count: 438
Registration / Serial:N14WB
Alternate Registration:NX14WB
Alternate Serial:122619
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
C/n (msn):D.1148
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Houston - Ellington (KEFD / EFD)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:22 October 2016
Photo by:Erik FrikkeContact
Registration / Serial:95187
Military Code:0
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat
C/n (msn):[ 95187 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:Blue Angels
Aircraft Name:Beetle Bomb
Location:Not known
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1949
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:444780Submit Correction
View count: 4062
'Beetle Bomb' was the yellow adversary aircraft (numbered 0) in the Blue Angles demonstration team during the 1940s. The team's other four Bearcats were numbered 1 to 4, and were Navy blue. On 24 Apr 1950, a few months after this photo was taken, 'Beetle Bomb' crashed while executing a roll after takeoff during a practice show at NAAS Whiting Field, FL.
Registration / Serial:95187
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat
C/n (msn):[ 95187 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location:Not known
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1949
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Registration / Serial:95187
Military Code:0
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F8F Bearcat (G-58)
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat
C/n (msn):[ 95187 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:Blue Angels
Aircraft Name:Beetle Bomb
Location:Not known
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1949
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:444780Submit Correction
View count: 4062
'Beetle Bomb' was the yellow adversary aircraft (numbered 0) in the Blue Angles demonstration team during the 1940s. The team's other four Bearcats were numbered 1 to 4, and were Navy blue. On 24 Apr 1950, a few months after this photo was taken, 'Beetle Bomb' crashed while executing a roll after takeoff during a practice show at NAAS Whiting Field, FL.
Registration / Serial:95187
Aircraft Version:Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat
C/n (msn):[ 95187 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location:Not known
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1949
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)