12 results found
Registration / Serial:131230
Military Code:0-401
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):168C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-81
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:766151Submit Correction
View count: 86
Built as an F9F-8 in 1955 and flown by VMF-114, later upgraded to F9F-8B and operated by VF-81, re-designated as TAF-9J in 1962 and moved to VT-21. SoC in 1963 and displayed at Bainbridge, MD then NAS Cecil Field, FL before coming to the museum by 1999
Registration / Serial:131230
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):168C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:131230
Military Code:0-401
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):168C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-81
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:766151Submit Correction
View count: 86
Built as an F9F-8 in 1955 and flown by VMF-114, later upgraded to F9F-8B and operated by VF-81, re-designated as TAF-9J in 1962 and moved to VT-21. SoC in 1963 and displayed at Bainbridge, MD then NAS Cecil Field, FL before coming to the museum by 1999
Registration / Serial:131230
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):168C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Other Marks:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:696664Submit Correction
View count: 83
Although the Cougar retained the F9F designation that had been used by the Panther, it was a substantially new design, of which approaching 2,000 of several versions were built. This one started out as an F9F-8 delivered to the USN in September 1955 and after serving two fighter squadrons, was modified in 1957 to F9F-8B to carry nuclear weapons. After serving various attack squadrons, it was redesigned from AF-9J to TAF-9J in 1966 with VT-23 at NAAS Kingsville, TX, in whose marks it remains on display having been withdrawn from service in 1970
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:25 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Other Marks:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:25 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:696664Submit Correction
View count: 83
Although the Cougar retained the F9F designation that had been used by the Panther, it was a substantially new design, of which approaching 2,000 of several versions were built. This one started out as an F9F-8 delivered to the USN in September 1955 and after serving two fighter squadrons, was modified in 1957 to F9F-8B to carry nuclear weapons. After serving various attack squadrons, it was redesigned from AF-9J to TAF-9J in 1966 with VT-23 at NAAS Kingsville, TX, in whose marks it remains on display having been withdrawn from service in 1970
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:25 January 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Military Code:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 October 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:632529Submit Correction
View count: 157
Seen on an early evening visit to the museum. Formerly with VT-23. Had originally arrived at MASDC for storage on 23 Apr 1970.
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:14 October 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Military Code:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:14 October 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:632529Submit Correction
View count: 157
Seen on an early evening visit to the museum. Formerly with VT-23. Had originally arrived at MASDC for storage on 23 Apr 1970.
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:14 October 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Military Code:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:5 September 2001
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:630766Submit Correction
View count: 147
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:5 September 2001
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Military Code:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:5 September 2001
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:630766Submit Correction
View count: 147
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:5 September 2001
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Military Code:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:6 June 1997
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:630257Submit Correction
View count: 110
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:6 June 1997
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Military Code:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:6 June 1997
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:630257Submit Correction
View count: 110
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:6 June 1997
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:141152
Military Code:3F-219
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):417
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-22
City / Airport:Sacheon (RKPS / HIN)Map
Country:South Korea
Collection:KAI Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 November 2023
Photo by:Jonathan VerschuurenContact
Photo ID:621028Submit Correction
View count: 158
This aircraft was originally built as a F9F-8 Cougar. The link between this type and South Korea is that early in the Korean war (on 3 July 1950), a USN F9F-3 from VF-51, operating from USS Valley Forge, downed a North Korean Yak-9P. I assume that is why this aircraft sits in a South Korean aviation museum.
Registration / Serial:141152
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):417
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Sacheon (RKPS / HIN)Map
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:3 November 2023
Photo by:Jonathan VerschuurenContact
Registration / Serial:141152
Military Code:3F-219
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):417
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-22
City / Airport:Sacheon (RKPS / HIN)Map
Country:South Korea
Collection:KAI Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:3 November 2023
Photo by:Jonathan VerschuurenContact
Photo ID:621028Submit Correction
View count: 158
This aircraft was originally built as a F9F-8 Cougar. The link between this type and South Korea is that early in the Korean war (on 3 July 1950), a USN F9F-3 from VF-51, operating from USS Valley Forge, downed a North Korean Yak-9P. I assume that is why this aircraft sits in a South Korean aviation museum.
Registration / Serial:141152
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):417
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Sacheon (RKPS / HIN)Map
Country:South Korea
Photo Date:3 November 2023
Photo by:Jonathan VerschuurenContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Other Marks:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:19 November 2022
Photo by:Javier RodríguezContact
Photo ID:549154Submit Correction
View count: 223
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:19 November 2022
Photo by:Javier RodríguezContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Other Marks:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:19 November 2022
Photo by:Javier RodríguezContact
Photo ID:549154Submit Correction
View count: 223
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:19 November 2022
Photo by:Javier RodríguezContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Military Code:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:29 April 1997
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:546510Submit Correction
View count: 235
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:29 April 1997
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Military Code:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:29 April 1997
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:546510Submit Correction
View count: 235
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:29 April 1997
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Other Marks:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:9 March 2011
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Photo ID:204692Submit Correction
View count: 441
So many well preserved aircraft at the Pima Air Museum.
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:9 March 2011
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Other Marks:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:9 March 2011
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Photo ID:204692Submit Correction
View count: 441
So many well preserved aircraft at the Pima Air Museum.
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:9 March 2011
Photo by:John OlafsonContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Military Code:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:8 August 1998
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:192953Submit Correction
View count: 456
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1998
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Military Code:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:8 August 1998
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:192953Submit Correction
View count: 456
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:8 August 1998
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:141121
Military Code:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:29 October 2005
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:182633Submit Correction
View count: 342
TAF-9J Cougar latterly operated by VT-23 Squadron as an advanced trainer.
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:29 October 2005
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:141121
Military Code:3H-386
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VT-23
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:29 October 2005
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:182633Submit Correction
View count: 342
TAF-9J Cougar latterly operated by VT-23 Squadron as an advanced trainer.
Registration / Serial:141121
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):368C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:29 October 2005
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:131129
Military Code:3H-362
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8768Submit Correction
View count: 598
Built as F9F-8 Cougar. Modified to AF-9J attack role and finally TAF-9J as an advanced trainer serving with VT-23 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:131129
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:131129
Military Code:3H-362
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8768Submit Correction
View count: 598
Built as F9F-8 Cougar. Modified to AF-9J attack role and finally TAF-9J as an advanced trainer serving with VT-23 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:131129
Aircraft Version:Grumman TAF-9J Cougar
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield