File:Grumman XF4F-3 prototype in flight in 1939.jpg

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Description The U.S. Navy Grumman XF4F-3 Wildcat prototype (BuNo 0383) during flight testing, circa April 1939. This aircraft had originally been the XF4F-2 (with rounded wings and tail) and was rebuilt into the XF4F-3. It was finally written off on 16 December 1940.
Date circa April 1939
date QS:P,+1939-04-00T00:00:00Z/10,P1480,Q5727902
Source Official U.S. Navy photo NH 97481 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author USN

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