This aircraft can be found at the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, FL.  According to a recent article in Airpower magazine, this particular aircraft was originally delivered to VF-2(B) as 2-B-18, the third aircraft in the sixth section.  As it was not uncommon to shift aircraft within the squadron to make good losses, this might explain why the aircraft currently wears fifth section leader markings (2-B-13).  The aircraft as displayed is a replica constructed in the 70s-80s... Bill Larkins points out that while this is a fantastic effort, there are a few inaccuracies which might hopefully be corrected in the future, including the inclusion of a three-blade propeller (Navy Hawks used a two-blade unit) and an erroneous cowl shape.  In addition, the bomb rack was often not fitted, a drop tank taking its place.  In spite of the questionable marking choices and cowl errors, the fact that such an effort has been expended in order to present an example of an extinct aircraft is certainly worthy of commendation. Following the photos below is a chart compiled by Mr. Larkins in 1990, outlining all known BFC/F11C assignments.

I wish to thank Bill Coffman for his generosity in donating these pictures, and Derek Pennington for facilitating the transfer of the pictures!

Photos by Bill Coffman:

F11C-2/ BFC-2 SQUADRON ASSIGNMENTS VERIFIED BY PHOTOGRAPHS listed in blue;

Those aircraft extrapolated based on known BuAer and Curtiss practice listed in red.

BuNos provided by Joe Baugher (http://home.att.net/~jbaugher), photo proof chart 

compiled by William T. Larkins.

Miscellaneous photos:

Several of the b/w photos were provided by William T. Larkins via the PreWar US Naval Aviation e-group, while others have been found online at museum sites (such as the ultra-rare Thai Hawk III at the Thai Air Force Museum) and discussion boards.