Aircraft Grumman F9F-2, LCDR R.E. "Dusty" Rhodes, T. Lead. of Blue Angels
| Model manufacturer: | Hobby Master Aircraft |
| Order code: | HA7204 |
| Scale: | 1:48 |
| Material: | Combined (Metal / Plastic) |
| EAN: | 4897018382183 |
| Weight: | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions: | 24.5×23×8 cm (L×W×H) |
| Air company: | U.S.Navy |
| Aircraft manufacturer: | Grumman |
Product description
Metal fighters Grumman F9F-2 in high quality design with authentic printed according to the original package includes a stand and a lot of accessories.
Attention! Limited edition - we stock a number of 1200pcs 964 worldwide!
Original description:
The F9F Panther was Grumman Aircraft’s first venture into jets. The US Navy received the first F9F-2s in May 1949 and used them until October 1958. With the speed of the Panther it meant that in Korea it could get to the target faster than the old Corsairs. The greater speed also meant less chance of being shot down. Pilots enjoyed a pressurized cockpit and extra fuel carried in wing tip tanks. The Navy liked the fact the wings folded for storage.
In June 1946 the “Blue Angels” first leader was LCDR Roy “Butch” Voris and they flew 3 Grumman F6F Hellcats. Voris chose “Blue Angels” after seeing an ad for a New York nightclub of the same name. Only two months later the team transitioned to the F8F Bearcat. In 1947 Dusty Rhodes joined the Blue Angels along with a new leader LCDR Robert Clarke. Clarke added a 4th aircraft to the team. On January 9, 1948 Rhodes became the leader until January 11, 1950. During his tenure the Blue Angels moved to its first jet aircraft the Grumman F9F-2 Panther.
