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Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat N212KA
Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat N212KA (msn D.902, ex BuAer 121528), fitted with a passenger compartment in the fuselage. This aircraft was destroyed on 12 December 1968 when the engine failed on take-off, due to the counterbalance weight coming loose and shearing all the connecting rods in very short order. Date: circa 1965
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1965 1968 Bearcat Buaer Coming Compartment Connecting Destroyed Failed Fitted Fuselage Grumman Loose Order Rods Shearing Take Off Weight Counterbalance December Short
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This photograph showcases Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat N212KA (msn D.902, ex BuAer 121528), an iconic aircraft from the Grumman aviation legacy. Circa 1965, this Bearcat underwent a unique modification, with the addition of a passenger compartment within its fuselage. The aircraft's military history is intriguing, but its fate took a tragic turn on December 12, 1968. During take-off, the engine failed due to an unforeseen incident. The counterbalance weight came loose, leading to the shearing of all the connecting rods in a very short order. Despite the innovative modification, this Bearcat met its end on that fateful day. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and uncertainties inherent in aviation, even in the most seemingly routine flight operations. The Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat N212KA remains an enduring symbol of aviation history, showcasing both its triumphs and challenges. This image is part of The Peter Butt Aviation Collection, available exclusively through Mary Evans Prints Online.
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