1:48 scale diecast replica aircraft by Hobby Master VC-61, PP/154, USN LOOK.

Length 8 inches
Wingspan 4.5 inches

Features:
Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
Positionable landing gear.
Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Authentic detachable ordinance loads complete with placards.
Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.

From the manufacturer:
The F9F Panther entered service in 1949. It was the first Grumman jet fighter, first Carrier-Borne Navy jet fighter in combat, first USN jet to shoot down an enemy airplane, first jet aircraft used by the Blue Angels. A total of 1,382 F9Fs were made. VF-781 was the first squadron to volunteer for combat in Korea and were 100% volunteers earning them the name ¡§Pacemakers¡¨. The F9F flew 78,000 sorties with VF-781 flying 2,721 of them without a single loss of life. The Panther was removed from front-line service in 1956.

The F9F-2P aerial reconnaissance version of the Panther had the 4 x 20mm nose guns replaced with cameras leaving them defenseless. Wearing white letters PP on the tail and wings VC-61, ¡§Eyes of the Fleet¡¨ were assigned this task during the Korean Conflict. VC-61 flew over enemy territory, took pictures and returned them to be analyzed. Armed aircraft would deploy to destroy the targets and once more VC-61 Panthers would fly over the target taking pictures so the extent of damage could be determined. VC-61 lost 4 pilots while performing their duty.