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Dimensions3595 x 2400
Original file size24.7 MB
Image typeTIFF
Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)
Date taken6-Sep-14 11:59
Date modified10-Oct-14 11:10
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Camera makeNIKON CORPORATION
Camera modelNIKON D610
Focal length270 mm
Focal length (35mm)270 mm
Max lens aperturef/5.7
Exposure1/640 at f/5.6
FlashNot fired, compulsory mode
Exposure bias-1 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 100
Metering modeSpot
Digital zoom1x
Grumman F8F Bearcat 201S, Flown by Ken Gotschall

Grumman F8F Bearcat 201S, Flown by Ken Gotschall

The Grumman F8F Bearcat was one of the best piston-engine fighters to see operational service with the US Navy. It was also the last of a series of piston-engine carrier based fighters, which had been initiated with the FF-1 of 1931. It was designed primarily as an interceptor-fighter that would operate from carriers of all sizes. It never saw see action in WWII, as it was delivered to late, but surplus Navy Bearcats played an important role in the war in Indochina with the French Armée de l'Air and the Royal Thai Air Force. Eventually, Bearcats found their way into the civilian market and were featured attractions in the Reno Air Races in Nevada.