
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | 146835 |
Military Code: | NL-603 |
Other Marks: | 03 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Vought F8U Crusader |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader |
Aircraft Version: | Vought RF-8G Crusader |
C/n (msn): | 570 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Unit Markings: | VFP-63 Det 5 |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Subic Bay - InternationalMap |
Country: | Philippines |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: RPLB IATA: SFS Local: - Other: - |
Photo Date: | January 1975 |
Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
Photo ID: | 485048 |
Photo Comment |
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This RF-8G was assigned to VFP-63 Detachment 5 aboard the USS Coral Sea (CVA-43). VFP-63 was the west coast RF-8G photo reconnaissance squadron and provided detachments for all west coast aircraft carriers when they deployed to the western Pacific Ocean area. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 August 2022, and has since been viewed 832 times. |