The Grumman F8F Bearcat is an American single-engined, carrier-based fighter aircraft introduced in late World War II. It served during the mid-20th century in the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, and the air forces of other nations. It was Grumman Aircraft's last piston-engined fighter aircraft.
Grumman F8F Bearcat
The Bearcat was heavily influenced by the larger F6F Hellcat.
An XF8F-1 prototype at the NACA Langley Research Facility in 1945
On 25 August 1946, the Blue Angels converted to the Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat and introduced the famous "diamond" formation.
A warbird is any vintage military aircraft now operated by civilian organizations and individuals, or in some instances, by historic arms of military forces, such as the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the RAAF Museum Historic Flight, or the South African Air Force Museum Historic Flight.
Hawker Hurricane and T-6 Texan warbirds in flight over Finland
A restored, privately owned de Havilland Vampire warbird
Lancaster B I PA474 in 460 Squadron (RAAF) colours, escorted by Hurricane Mk.IIc LF363 in 249 Sqn livery operated by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
An AH-1 Cobra from the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation
