The F8F Bearcat - The Piston Fighter That Set a Record Decades Later
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The F8F Bearcat - The Piston Fighter That Set a Record Decades Later
Arriving too late for WWII, the Grumman F8F Bearcat never got its wartime moment—but that didn’t stop it from making history. Loved by test pilots and reborn in civilian hands, this piston-engine beast shattered a world record long after its military days were over.
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Get to know the history behind the aircraft at our museum. This week Pete Behenna, docent and WWII veteran, shows us the Grumman Hellcat F6F-5, Grumman Bearcat F8F, and the Douglas SBD Dive Bomber. The Palm Springs Air Museum depends on donations from our supporters. Thanks to our donors, we are able to maintain a world-class collection of warbirds and preserve history for generations to come. To donate, please visit palmspringsairmuseum.org/donate or support us by purchasing a membership at pal
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