The Grumman F9F Panther is one of the United States Navy's first successful carrier-based jet fighters, as well as the Navy's first jet fighter to be used in combat. Entering service in 1949, the Panther was a pivotal player during the Korean War, marking the transition from propeller-driven aircraft to jets for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Powered by a single Pratt & Whitney J42 turbojet engine, it was renowned for its reliability and ease of operation. The F9F Panther was not only a workhorse in the skies over Korea but also served as a training aircraft for many years. It gained fame for its roles in ground-attack and photo-reconnaissance missions, showcasing versatility and durability. The Panther was eventually succeeded by the swept-wing F9F Cougar, but it remains a symbol of the dawn of the jet age in American naval aviation, celebrated for its contributions to military aviation history.
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A soft and comfy unisex hoodie that fits all your hoodie needs The fleece fabric makes it a great partner all year round be it a summer evening on the beach or a Christmas dinner in a mountain cabin
- 52 airlume combed ring-spun cotton 48 poly fleece
- Heather colors are 60 airlume combed ring-spun cotton 40 poly fleece
- Fabric weight 65 ozyd (2204 gm)
- Regular fit
- Side-seamed construction
- Blank product sourced from Nicaragua or the US
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