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 #
- 1053
Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 922 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Complete Navy Log Books Since New
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
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 26, 2025: Call for Price - aso
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Aircraft Location
CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 26, 2025: Call for Price - aso
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