@ Chino, CA
May 2018
Arguably one of the most graceful piston-engined aircraft ever designed, this rare pair of Tigercats makes a photo pass down the runway during the Planes of Fame Airshow. The top example is from the Lewis Air Legends collection in San Antonio. The lower one belongs to Joe Clark. First flown in 1943, it was delivered too late to see combat in World War II but saw action as a night fighter and attack aircraft during the Korean War. The F7F was originally named the “Tomcat” but this name was rejected as it was considered too suggestive. The name would be used much later for the Grumman F-14. Nikon D500 w/Tamron 150-600mm.
