"Orval Fairbairn" wrote in message
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In article ,
(Kates Saloon and Knife Emporium) wrote:

Was the Grumman "Bearcat" ever flown off of aircraft carriers? Was it
even
flown by the Navy? I am trying to settle a dispute between my husband
and my
brother.

The Bearcat was the second type flown by the Blue Algels -- the first
type was the Hellcat. In fact, the Angels flew Grummans until the F-4
replaced the F-11F Tigers about 1969.

And they're still flying Grumman. Although the Tomcat is supposed to be on
it's way out eventually, it has served as the Navy's front-line fighter for
longer than any other aircraft.

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Gizmo