Our Grumman F9F Panther restoration is underway! During the Korean War, it was used in strikes by both Navy and Marine squadrons and flew 78,000 sorties. A total of 1,382 F9Fs were built before evolving into the Grumman F-9 Cougar. The F9F was notably flown by future astronauts Neil Armstrong and John Glenn and by Boston Red Sox all-star Ted Williams. They were withdrawn from front-line service in 1956, and from Reserve service in 1958. Follow along to see her full restoration process! | Warhawk

Grumman F9F Panther crashed on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Midway (CV-41) Full Story: https://www.aviationliker99.info/archives/1294 | Aviation Lover

June 23, 1951, a Grumman F9F-5 Panther jet, piloted by Commander George Chamberlain Duncan, crashed and split in half during a landing attempt on the USS Midway, resulting in the forward fuselage section tumbling down the flight deck and the rear engine engulfed in flames. #military | MilitaryPhotoDepot

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One of the most spectacular non-fatal aviation crashes caught on camera happened #OTD (June 23) 1951. Piloting a Grumman F9F Panther, George Chamberlain Duncan struck the ramp of the USS Midway during carrier suitability tests. Duncan survived the crash with only burns. #Aviation | Air Zoo