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  F7F-3E Tigercat Bureau Number 80375  
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Aircraft History
Built by Grumman. Constructors Number 117. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as F7F-3E Tigercat bureau Number 80375. This aircraft was based at NAS Anacostia.

Display
During 1976 displayed at the United States Marine Corps Museum (USMC Museum). In 1987 transported to Pima Air & Space Museum and stored outdoors until 1988.

Restoration
Later, acquired by Westpac Restorations (Klaers Aviation) owned by William R. Klaers. Registered with the FAA as N379AK on April 29, 2009. Today, under restoration and public display at WestPac Restorations.

References
Navy Serial Number Search Results - F7F-3 Tigercat 80375
"80375 (c/n C.117) reported 1976 with USMC Museum, MCAS Quantico, VA. Reported Oct 1987 derelict in storage area of Pima County Air Museum, Tucson, AZ. Registration N379AK reserved Apr 29, 2009"
WarbirdRegistry - F7F Tigercat 80375
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Registry N-Number N379AK
National Museum of World War II Aviation - F7F-3 Tigercat

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Last Updated
December 2, 2024

 

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