Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "F9F-2B Panther" Signed lower left. Original Oil painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 32c F9F-2B Panther stamp issued August 28, 1998. During the Korean War, the F9F-2B Panther was the most numerousjet aircraft available to the U.S. Navy's carrier squadrons -- flying with 24 squadrons as well as with a number of U.S. Marine units. The panther was the first Navy jet to see combat in Korea, shooting down a North Korean Yak-9 on its initial mission. Image Size: 16.25 x 13.75 in. Overall Size: 20.25 x 14.75 in. Unframed. (B15957)