Aircraft Photo of 7 | Vought F-8P Crusader | France - Navy | AirHistory.net #869887
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:7
Aircraft Original Type:Vought F8U Crusader
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader
Aircraft Version:Vought F-8P Crusader
C/n (msn):1224
Operator Titles:France - Navy
Unit Markings:12F
Location
City / Airport:FairfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGVA   IATA: FFD   Local: -   Other: -
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 1999
 
Photo Date:24 July 1999
Photo by:Wim Sonneveld
Photo ID: 869887
Photo Comment

Seventeen F-8E(FN) of the Aéronavale underwent a significant overhaul at the end of the 1980s to stretch their service life. They were retired in 1999, making this visit to RIAT 1999 one of their last public appearances. Serila 7 is seen here on static display.

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

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