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

This 1945 Grumman American F8F-2 Bearcat, serial number 1053, presents with just 992 hours since factory new on both the airframe and engine, which are reported as 992 SNEW. The aircraft has been owned by well-known warbird collector Mustang Mike since 1963 and comes with complete Navy logbooks since new, has been hangar kept, and is described as being in immaculate condition. The civilian paint scheme was applied in 1965 and is said to still show like the day it was applied. A large inventory of spare parts collected over fifty years ago is also available. The listing states no damage history and is IFR-equipped. Interior accommodations are...

Year
1945
Make
Grumman
Series
F8F Bearcat
Model
F8F-2 Bearcat
Serial #
number1053Total

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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 (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete Navy Log Books Since New
Inspection Status
Complete Log Books Since New, Hangar Kept, Immaculate Condition

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
1965
Interior Notes
Number of seats: 2
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

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First Seen: Jun 26, 2025

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