| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | "143492" |
| Alternate Registration: | 3492 |
| Military Code: | AK-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F3H Demon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F3H/F-3 Demon |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell F-3B Demon |
| C/n (msn): | 390 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 25 January 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 696637 |
| Photo Comment |
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This Demon is actually Bu Aer 145221 and is displayed in the markings of VF-13 with the serial and coding for 143492 aboard USS Shangri-La in 1963. It appears that 145221 served VF-31 and VF-14 before also joining VF-13. Why Pima chose to alter the identity is unclear. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 June 2024, and has since been viewed 118 times. |