Volume two of the Panther story focuses on the usage of the aircraft by the United States Marines. In Korea the F9F; like its propeller-driven counterparts (AD Skyraiders and F-4U Corsairs); were utilized primarily for close air support. The two squadrons employed for this task were VMF-311 and VMF-115. The only other Marine jets employed in the Korean conflict were a handful of McDonnell F2H-2P photo Banshees from VMJ/VMCJ-1 and the Douglas F3D-2 SkyKnight nightfighters of VMF(N)-513. Because the Marines used its Panthers as ground attack aircraft; many of the squadrons were redesignated from VMF (fighter) to VMA (attack) squadrons during the post-war period. Post-war usage of the Panther by the Marines was limited as the aircraft were quickly replaced by more capable jet aircraft. Also included in this volume is coverage of Naval and Marine Reserve Panthers; the Blue Angels and the Argentine Navy's Panthers.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. End of the Civil WarBy Zone 10AWanting more than a condensed retelling of the last two weeks of the Civil War; I purchased this excellent narrative. Easy-to-follow maps. Recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. PoorBy Lee R ChristensenToo general for someone that had driven and walked Lee's retreat a number of times. Poor maps2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. ServiceBy Granville I. StarkThis is a great book with many insights into a pivotal time of the Civil War. The humane way the prisoners and defeated army were treated was amazing. It makes you hope that some civllity could return to events today.
