Grumman’s F9F Panther was a straight-wing naval jet that entered combat just as air warfare changed forever. From brutal ground attack missions to an extraordinary MiG-15 dogfight kept secret for ...

We dive into the story of the F9F Panther — Grumman’s first jet fighter and the U.S. Navy’s workhorse in the Korean War. Developed from the ashes of failed prototypes and powered by a British engine, ...

Royce Williams was flying an inferior F9F Panther. Military aviation experts say Williams' success that day was a result of his training and readiness. More than 70 years ago, a US Navy pilot took on ...

This real-life Korean War “Top Gun” kept his war story secret for 50 years. In 1952, then-U.S. Navy pilot Royce Williams engaged in possibly the longest solo aerial dogfight against four Soviet jets, ...

The development of post war jet aircraft -- The Panther is born -- The core Panther -- Panther armament -- Second-generation Panthers -- Panthers at war-Korea, 1950-1953 -- The swept-wing Cougar ...

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visits with retired U.S. Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams following his receipt of the Navy Cross. (PO2 T. Logan/U.S. Navy) Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro ...