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Constructed as a F8F-2. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 122637. |
From 1963 to 1965 |
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To William Johnson, Miami, FL with new c/r N1033B. |
From 1966 to 1968 |
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To John Church/New Jersey Air Co, Hackensack, NJ keeping c/r N1033B. |
1968 |
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To Sherman Cooper, Merced, CA keeping c/r N1033B. |
1970 |
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Photographer: Dave Welch Collection - 1970
Notes: at Mojave, CA when owned by Dr. Sherman Cooper |
From 1971 to 1973 |
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To John Church, Hackensack, NJ keeping c/r N1033B. |
From 13 November 1971 to 13 November 1971 |
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Raced as #98.
Competed in the California 1000 Air Races event. The primary pilot was John Church. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 290.95 mph. |
From By 12 September 1972 to 1980 |
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To John Gury, Saint Louis, MO with new c/r N198F. |
From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972 |
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Raced as #98.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Church. Qualified in 27th place with an average speed of 350.35 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 329.51 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 340.27 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 344.45 mph. |
12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
Circa 12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, NV. |
September 1978 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada |
From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978 |
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Raced as #98.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Herlihy. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 358.67 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 351.71 mph. |
Circa 1979 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
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Markings Applied: 122637, C98
Flown with USN markings. |
From 11 September 1979 to 16 September 1979 |
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Raced as #98.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Herlihy. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 371.35 mph. Raced in the Silver race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 352.05 mph. Raced in the Silver 1 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 352.93 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 359.31 mph. Started the Gold Semi-Final race, but did not finish. |
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1980 |
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To John Herlihy, Montara, CA keeping c/r N198F. |
27 July 1980 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX198F (F8F-2, 122637) issued. |
From 1981 to 1984 |
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To Cecil H. Harp, Canby, OR keeping c/r N198F. |
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To Thomas Friedkin/Cinema Air Inc, Calsbad, CA keeping c/r N198F. |
7 June 1982 |
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To Chino Warbirds Inc, Houston, TX with new c/r N8TF. |
12 May 1983 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Chino Airport, CA. |
From May 1984 to 2008 |
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To Chino Warbirds Inc, Chino, CA keeping c/r N8TF. |
By October 1986 |
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Photographer: Unknown |
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Markings Applied: 122637, 98, F |
16 July 1997 |
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To Cinema Air Inc, Houston, TX with new c/r N198F. |
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In the inventory of Comanche Fighters/Tom and Dan Friedkin, Comanche Ranch, Houston, TX.
 View the Location Dossier |
15 May 2000 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: Chino Air Show, Chino CA |
From July 2008 to 2018 |
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To Tom Friedkin/Chino Warbirds Inc/Comanche Warbirds Inc, Houston, TX with new c/r N8TF. |
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Based at Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino Airport, Chino, CA.
View the Location Dossier |
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Markings Applied: F, 98 |
17 May 2009 |
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Photographer: Todd Royer
Notes: 2009 Planes of Fame Airshow |
20 April 2012 |
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To Comanche Warbirds Inc, Houston, TX with new c/r N198F. |
20 April 2012 |
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To Comanche Warbirds Inc, Houston, TX with new c/r N8TF. |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
