Aircraft Photo of 146835 | Vought RF-8G Crusader | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #485048
Aircraft
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
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

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.

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