| The Grumman F9F Panther - USA | ||
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The Navy accepted a total of 1,388 F9F Panthers. The Navy and Marine
Corps Panthers that were deployed in Korea, flew about 78,000 combat sorties.
On November 9, 1950, the Panther became the first carrier jet to engage a jet-powered enemy; a Mig-15 of the Chinese Peoples Republic.
The illustration "First Light" above is by aviation artist Ed Markham. | ||
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