Three (3) XF2D-1's were ordered (BU#'s 99858/99860). They were
reclassified XF2H-1 after delivery. BTW the FD was the original
phantom. Douglas never built a FD or F2D. Joe.

On 18 Feb 2012 21:59:13 -0900, Dave Dodson
wrote:

Orval Fairbairn wrote in newsrfairbairn-
:

In article , troy wrote:

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That would be a McDonnell XF2H-1 Banshee -- An XF2D would have been a
Douglas product, which I have not found listed in "American Combat
Planes."

Not according to this and several other references....to wit
stellar-views.com/Photos_X-Planes.html


The Research Airplane Program was a joint effort by the National Advisory
Committee for Aeronautics ...... U.S. Navy - McDonnell XF2D-1 Banshee
(a/c 99859) ...