| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman FieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNPA IATA: NPA Local: NPA Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 766151 |
| Photo Comment |
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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 This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 January 2025, and has since been viewed 115 times. |