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XF4F-3 prototype Wildcat in flight, 21 Jul 1939

Caption   XF4F-3 prototype Wildcat in flight, 21 Jul 1939 ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Identification Code   NH 97482
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Added By C. Peter Chen
Added Date 28 Sep 2006

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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
20 Jul 2010 04:39:56 PM

Photo of Grumman prototype XF4F-2 Wildcat
the fighter made its first flight on Sept.
2, 1937.

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