Grumman F9F-5 Panther US Navy, "Royce Williams" "Action Speak Louder than Medals"

Product description

Quality metal model of Grumman F9F-5 Panther US Navy military aircraft, "Royce Williams" "Action Speak Louder than Medals". The model has a detailed and realistic design thanks to plastic parts such as antennas that are part of the package together with the stand and landing accessories. The cockpit opens. The character of the pilot. The chassis is fully retractable and can be displayed up or down. The wings can be folded and unfolded. Extremely sought after by collectors.

The first F9F powered by a Rolls-Royce engine flew in 1947. These new engines were without additional interior space, permanent wingtip tanks were added. These tanks also had the unexpected benefit of increasing the aircraft's turn rate. In the Korean War the F9F was the USN's primary ground attack aircraft and served with distinction. However, the Panther was found to be inferior to the MiG aircraft, so a swept-wing version was developed. The new aircraft retained the F9F designation and was called the Cougar. In late 1950, VF-111 "The Sundowners" took their F9F-2B Panthers to Korea aboard USS Philippine Sea (CV-47). On November 9, 1950 VF-111 Lt. CMDR William Amen was the lead aircraft providing F4U Corsairs and AD-4 Skyraider support when five MiG-15s were encountered. During this encounter, Amen became the first person ever to record a victory between jets. VF-111 was later upgraded to the F9F-5 Panther and completed additional cruises on USS Valley Forge, USS Boxer, and USS Lake Champlain.