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Grumman XF9F-2 Panther 122475
Grumman XF9F-2 Panther 122475 (Model G-79, 1st prototype), at the Naval Air Testing Centre on Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland, with Grumman test pilot Corky Meyer (Corwin H. Meyer) walking under the tail of the aircraft. First flown on 21 November 1947 by Corky Meyer, powered by a Rolls-Royce Nene. Date: circa 1948
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1947 1948 First Flown Grumman Maryland Meyer Nene Panther Patuxent Pilot Powered Prototype Rolls Royce Tail Test Testing
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This photograph captures the historic moment when Grumman test pilot Corky Meyer (Corwin H. Meyer) examines the first prototype of the Grumman XF9F-2 Panther 122475 (Model G-79) at the Naval Air Testing Centre on Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland, circa 1948. The XF9F-2 Panther, with the serial number 122475, was the first of its kind to take flight on November 21, 1947, powered by a Rolls-Royce Nene engine. Corky Meyer, a renowned aviator, is seen here walking under the tail of the aircraft, deep in thought and concentration, as he assesses the aircraft's design and functionality. The Naval Air Testing Centre played a pivotal role in the development and testing of this revolutionary jet fighter, which would go on to become a significant addition to the United States Navy's fleet. This photograph is a testament to the groundbreaking achievements in aviation technology during this era and the dedication of the pioneering pilots and engineers who made it possible.
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