F-9F Panther - "Jet Combat Over Korea" Size & Medium:11" x 14" Archival Matte Paper Designed as a high altitude

Designed as a high altitude and high speed interceptor during the "Cold War"

There were only two prototypes built

6 heavy cruisers

This arrangement allowed for a free field of fire for the forward mounted machine gun

F-9F Panther - "Jet Combat Over Korea" Size & Medium:11" x 14" Archival Matte Paper Designed as a high altitudeThe F9F Panther was one of the first carrier born, jet fighters flown by the US Navy. The Panther served extensively during the Korean War with both the Navy and the US Marines. Although it was outclassed by the more advanced, swept wing MiG 15, the Panther held its own until the F 86 Sabre entered the war with the US Air Force. F9F Panthers shot down a total of seven MiG 15 fighters during the war. This print depicts the first Navy jet vs jet kill on