F-4S Phantoms were upgraded F-4Js with modifications including wing slats and smokeless engines.

A new KC-130 for VMGR-252, based here at Cherry Point. Note the very large, but grey markings.

Since this shot, the Crusader gate guard outside MCAS Kaneohe Bay has been repainted at least twice, with a 'DB' tail code and now 'WT' of VMF-232 which was a local F-8 unit. Doubtless the marks shown here are fictitious

Of VMAQ-3, one of three squadrons still flying the Prowler after the ceremional disbandment of VMAQT-1 here this evening.

Served VMF-321 "Black Barons" after conversion from F-8C, which involved fuselage, wing, landing gear and structural changes. Seen in scrapyard at Socorro, NM late 1980s

Accepted by the USN as an F-4J in 12.70, first assigned to VF-31 and whilst with that squadron, on 21.6.72 shot down a MiG-21 off the Vietnamese coast. Later served VF-33, VF-74, VF-103 and VF-171 before upgarde to F-4S at North Island in 1983. Assigned to VMFAT-101 then VMFA-232 at Kaneohe Bay, HI. Wfu and flown to Dulles on 29.11.88 for the NASM

First flown in 1947 the S-52 was not a huge success - only 97 examples were built.

Huge helo.

The twin-engined variant of the Cobra entered service with the US Marines in 1971, and it saw action in Vietnam.