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Old 07-31-2009, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. P-Body View Post
F7F was mentioned. I've seen Wildcats, Hellcats, Bearcats and Panthers, what was the "7"?

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Grumman Tigercat. It's a twin radial job with a narrow fuselage.
Kalamazoo Air Musium has one that is airworthy.
When they have air shows, they have a feature called "Six Cats" all in formation:
Wildcat, Hellcat, Tigercat, Bearcat, Panther, Tomcat.

I like the Air Cobras for their unique layout. I've heard they have balance quirks with that mid-engine though.

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Seeking recovery of my stolen 1988 Buick LeSabre T-type. Primary summer driver & Road Trip car.
Garnet Red with 2007 PENDOT inspection stickers on windshield. Had minor damage to left rear quarter & bumper. Last three of VIN: 301
Could be being driven with altered VIN.
Bodywork on left rear quarter (near the tail light) would be a tip-off.
Last seen by a patrol officer doing a routine plate check in Gary, Indiana, August 31, 2009
(The thieves were driving, but my plate was clean.)