| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 144426 |
| Military Code: | CY-2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-79 Panther |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman RF-9J Cougar |
| C/n (msn): | 110 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VMCJ-2 |
| Location | |
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| 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 Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 696701 |
| Photo Comment |
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Enjoying indoor protection, this Cougar is exhibited in the 1958 colours of VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point, NC. The F9F-8P was one of many Cougar versions and was intended for reconnaissance, with a larger nose housing several cameras and a fixed position refuelling probe. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 June 2024, and has since been viewed 97 times. |