Aeon Aviation Photography
"The Beast" - Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
"The Beast" - Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
This Grumman 'Bearcat' resides in the Pacific Northwest. It is amazing to see, and hear, up close. Grumman engineers put the largest engine possible in the most streamlined fuselage to get the maximum performance. F8F prototypes were ordered in November 1943 and first flew on 21 August 1944, a mere nine months later. The first combat for the Bearcat was during the French Indochina War (1946–1954) when approximately 200 Bearcats were delivered to the French forces in 1951. An unmodified production F8F-1 set a 1946 time-to-climb record of 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in 94 seconds. The Bearcat held this record for 10 years until it was broken by a jet fighter. Add a slim, black floating frame to really set off this image. Your satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed and shipping is free!
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Material
Material
It is a giclée artist-quality canvas, with UV light protection to prevent fading, stretched over a solid wood frame. Each canvas comes with a metal, sawtooth clip for easy hanging.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Shipping is free and is available only within the U.S. Please allow up to 7 business days for delivery.
I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you don’t like the image for any reason return it in its original packaging.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Even though the canvas has UV
protection it is always best to keep a photographic work out of direct sunlight. Doing so will help retain the best color possible over the years.
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The Optional Frame
Frames are available only in satin black and are made of solid wood. The frame is approximately 1.5 inch deep allowing for your 1 inch thick canvas to appear to float within the frame. The thickness of the frame is narrow and finishes the image nicely.