| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 138608 |
| Military Code: | 6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman F-11 Tiger (G-98/F11F) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F-11 Tiger (G-98/F11F) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (G-98/F11F) |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | Blue Angels |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Titusville - Space Coast RegionalMap |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KTIX IATA: TIX Local: TIX Other: - |
| Collection: | Valiant Air Command Museum |
| Photo Date: | 21 July 2024 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 767071 |
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On display at Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum. The lightweight Tiger was Grumman's first supersonic fighter. It was found to be underpowered by its Wright J65-W-6 engine, short on range and endurance. The F-11 served aboard carriers from 1956-61, equipping seven USN squadrons. It stayed on as a trainer and demo aircraft till 1969. Built in 1955, this short-nose Tiger served with Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River. It was struck off charge on 23 Feb 1960. Previously displayed at Admiral Farragut Academy, FL, it is painted as a Blue Angels aircraft that flew the type from 1957-69. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 January 2025, and has since been viewed 84 times. |