The F7F Tigercat Twins | Two Rare Warbirds Together Again

The F7F Tigercat Twins | Two Rare Warbirds Together Again

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Feb 25, 2026

In this episode of History’s Greatest Aircraft, we take you up close with two incredible F7F Tigercats at the National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado, Aircraft numbers 374 and 375, built side by side in the factory and reunited decades later.

Join museum historian Gene Pfeffer as he tells the story of the F7F Tigercat, its role at the end of World War II, and what makes it such a remarkable fighter. Hear from the pilots and museum staff who fly these extraordinary machines today and discover why the Tigercat holds a special place in the hearts of everyone who works with it.

This episode features:
Rare insights into the F7F Tigercat’s history and design
Stories behind the two museum aircraft, 374 and 375
Interviews with pilots and museum staff who maintain and fly these legends

Stunning ground and air-to-air footage of the Tigercats in action
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see two of the only airworthy F7F Tigercats in the world, side by side, flying once again.

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