1/48 Bearcat F8F-2

by Jeremy Neo

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Grumman Bearcat F8F-2 from Glenview Naval Air Station. It was developed to outperform the agile Japanese fighters. 

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With a flush riveting barrel body mounting a powerful engine R-2800-30W, it was the world fastest fighter aircraft at the time. 

It was equipped with 19 US Navy squadrons at the peak of service and saw service with French and Thailand.

Jeremy

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Photos and text © by Jeremy Neo