Grumman F7F Tigercat in flight.
Grumman F7F Tigercat in flight during the 2011 Pylon Racing School. There were 364 of the twin engined fighters built during World War II, and shortly thereafter, of which there are six that are still considered airworthy. Originally Grumman had been contracted to build 500 of the aircraft for use by the US Marine Corps to be used as close air support of the landing operations that were planned in the Pacific.
Size: 5201px × 3467px
Location: stead field, reno, nevada, united states
Photo credit: © Rick Pisio\RWP Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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