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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. I think you misread the post. He was referring to the Blues. They never flew F-14's. R / John |
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"Jack G" wrote in message ... There was an F11F (but not an F-11F) Tiger until September 18,1962 when a standard military designation system was adopted and the F11F-1 became the F-11A. Yup, and the F11F-1F became the F-11B. |
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Hottest a/c ever!! Saw one in a takeoff 'duel' with a jet (can't remember
model). By time jet left ground F-8 at several thousand. Took off straight up! "Kates Saloon and Knife Emporium" wrote in message ... 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. Thanks! - Kate Be Sure to check out my E-Store for great T-shirts, Hats, Bumper Stickers and MORE at: http://www.cafeshops.com/bumperattack |
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And the 'easy' way of identification was lost forever!
"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message link.net... "Jack G" wrote in message ... There was an F11F (but not an F-11F) Tiger until September 18,1962 when a standard military designation system was adopted and the F11F-1 became the F-11A. Yup, and the F11F-1F became the F-11B. |
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"Nice Again" wrote in message ... And the 'easy' way of identification was lost forever! Eh? |
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The Blues flying Turkeys, that would have been interesting, with the wing
sweep, the inability to run OBC if it was rainin'...would need a squad of RIOs to get the things in the air..compressor stalls, etc, very interesting. They would also need a fleet of C-130s for the spares.. Just tongue in cheek Gizmo...don't get too sweated up... P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer |
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In article . net,
"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote: "Orval Fairbairn" wrote in message news 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. There was no Grumman F-11F. The Blue Angles flew the F-11A Tiger. F-11F was the pre-Mcnamara designation for the Gromman Tiger. |
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That was F11F (or F11F-1). The dashes are an important part of the
designation and can not be inserted, omitted or placed randomly. Jack F-11F was the pre-Mcnamara designation for the Gromman Tiger. |
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"Orval Fairbairn" wrote in message news F-11F was the pre-Mcnamara designation for the Gromman Tiger. No, the pre-McNamara designation for the Grumman Tiger was F11F. |
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F fighter
8 eighth model F Grumman "Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message ink.net... "Nice Again" wrote in message ... And the 'easy' way of identification was lost forever! Eh? |
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