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Registration / Serial: | 150906 |
Military Code: | PP-600 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Vought F8U Crusader |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader |
Aircraft Version: | Vought F-8J Crusader |
C/n (msn): | 1190 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Unit Markings: | VFP-63 |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Kingsville - NASMap |
Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNQI IATA: NQI Local: NQI Other: - |
Photo Date: | 18 June 1973 |
Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
Photo ID: | 485277 |
Photo Comment |
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In 1973 VFP-63 was the only F-8 training squadron, responsible for both RF-8 reconnaissance pilot and F-8 fighter pilot training. This a/c was retired on 4 November 1975. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 August 2022, and has since been viewed 634 times. |