1K views · 102 reactions | The first flight of the Grumman F7F Tigercat was on this day, November 2, 1943. It missed WWII by a matter of hours for frontline service but was one of the fastest fighters of the era. It had its day in the Korean War before quickly becoming obsolete with the onset of more powerful jet engines. On loan from the National Museum of the Marine Corps Audio: Jumbo - Tiger Style | Pima Air and Space Museum | Facebook

The Grumman F7F Tigercat is a heavy fighter aircraft that served with the United States Navy (USN) and United States Marine Corps (USMC) from late in World War II until 1954. It was the first twin-engine fighter to be deployed by the USN. While the Tigercat was delivered too late to see combat in World War II, it saw action as a night fighter and attack aircraft during the Korean War. #Repost @acepilotaviation (TikTok: internalcombust) #aviation #aviationenthusiast #avgeeks #aviationnerds #aviat

A rare formation of the Grumman aircraft of World War II takes flight at the Planes of Fame 2009 Air Show. This extremely rare flight includes the J2F Duck, F3F Flying Barrel, F4F/FM2 Wildcat, F6F Hellcat, F7F Tigercat, F8F Bearcat and the TBM Avenger. All footage shot by Planes of Fame Videographer Dan Stijovich. Planes of Fame Air Museum Where Warbirds Fly http://www.planesoffame.org/ | Tom Dozier