Aircraft Photo of 150906 | Vought F-8J Crusader | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #485277
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:150906
Military Code:PP-600
Aircraft Original Type:Vought F8U Crusader
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader
Aircraft Version:Vought F-8J Crusader
C/n (msn):1190
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFP-63
Location
City / Airport:Kingsville - NASMap
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNQI   IATA: NQI   Local: NQI   Other: -
 
Photo Date:18 June 1973
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 485277
Photo Comment

In 1973 VFP-63 was the only F-8 training squadron, responsible for both RF-8 reconnaissance pilot and F-8 fighter pilot training. This a/c was retired on 4 November 1975.

This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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