| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 845 times. |