1945 Grumman F8F - 2 for sale

1945 Grumman F8F - 2

Warbirds & Military

FOR SALE
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Location CA
Total Time 922 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 1053
Reg # N818F
Engine Reciprocating
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

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$34,900

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About This Grumman F8F - 2

This 1945 Grumman F8F - 2 (N818F) is a warbirds & military with 922 hours on the airframe.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

✓ FAA registration: Valid (BOWE WALTER C TRUSTEE)
✓ Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
✓ Airframe: 922 hours
★ Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

BOWE WALTER C TRUSTEE

Registration Address

SONOMA, CA

Certificate Issued

2023-04-15

Airworthiness

1965-10-13

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 718 more aircraft in CA →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N818F.

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