Northwest Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

F-9 Cougar

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 16, 2024

1. F-9 Cougar Marker

Inscription. Specifications/Performance
Wingspan 34 ft. 6 ins. • Length 44 ft. 5 ins. • Height 12 ft. 3 ins. • Maximum speed 705 mph. • Range 600 miles • Gross weight 20,600 lbs.

The Cougar, was the Navy's first swept-wing fighter. It entered the fleet in 1954 in configurations as a fighter, attack and photographic reconnaissance aircraft. It was flown by the world famous Blue Angels from 1955 to 1957, and later served as an advanced jet trainer for the Navy, until retiring from service in 1969. The F-9, with more than 100 other aircraft spanning the history of Naval Aviation, is on display at the National Museum of Naval Aviation, Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Erected 1997 by National Museum of Naval Aviation • Florida Department of Transportation • Pensacola County Commissioners • Naval Aviation Museum Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 30° 32.639′ N, 87° 21.06′ W. Marker is in Pensacola, Florida, in Escambia County. It is in Northwest Pensacola. Marker is on Interstate 10, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Florida Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 FL-8, Pensacola FL 32526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Florida Honors and Remembers our POW's and MIA's (within shouting distance of this marker); Cantonment (approx. 5 miles away); Vacaria Baja (approx. 5 miles away); Kupfrian's Park (approx. 10.3 miles away); Brownsville Community (approx. 10½ miles away); Katharine A. Goldsmith R.N. (approx. 10.7 miles away); Spencer Bibbs (approx. 10.7 miles away); A.S. Magee Field (approx. 11 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 16, 2024

2. F-9 Cougar Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.