F3F Flying Barrel | 90-Second Aircraft Brief Take a 90-second tour of the legendary ‘F3F Flying Barrel’, one of the U.S. Navy’s last biplane fighters, at the National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado. Museum docent Ashby Taylor gives us a quick look at this iconic Grumman aircraft, explaining its role in pre-WWII and early WWII aviation history. Part of our National Museum of WWII Aviation Shorts series, showcasing historic aircraft that aren’t just preserved — they still fly. #F3F #FlyingBar

✨Celebrating 90 years of the Grumman F3F! On March 20, 1935, the Grumman F3F flew for the first time, becoming the last biplane fighter of the U.S. Navy. Known for its rugged design, powerful Pratt & Whitney R-1535 radial engine, and superior maneuverability, the F3F was a formidable fighter for its time, and set the stage for Grumman’s legendary “Iron Works” reputation. 📼Check out this remarkable footage from when an F3F made a trip to Oshkosh in 1954, 1971, and 1993. #aviation #Grumman #Aviat