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1945 Grumman F8F-2 BearcatSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA

This 1945 Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat (N818F, serial 1053) represents an exceptionally preserved example of the legendary World War II carrier-based fighter, showing just 992 total hours since factory new. Owned since 1963 by renowned warbird collector Mustang Mike, the aircraft comes with complete Navy logbooks documenting its entire history. The Bearcat has been meticulously hangar-kept in immaculate condition, retaining its civilian paint scheme applied in 1965 that still presents as freshly applied.

Originally serving with squadrons VF-19 aboard USS Langley and VF-18 at North Island, this Bearcat was designed as a high-performance...

Year
1945
Make
Grumman
Series
F8F
Model
F8F-2 Bearcat
Tail #
N818F
Serial #
number

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
992 hrs
Engine 1 Time
992 hrs
Logbook Status
Complete Navy Log Books Since New
Inspection Status
Complete Log Books Since New Hangar Kept Immaculate Condition

Additional Equipment

Spare Parts

Large inventory of spare parts collected over fifty years ago

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
1965
Interior Notes
Hangar kept and is in immaculate condition
Exterior Notes
The civilian paint scheme was applied in 1965 and still shows like the day it was applied.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

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Aircraft Location

CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
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First Seen: Jun 26, 2025

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