| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 144427 |
| Military Code: | GF-29 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought F8U Crusader |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought DF-8F Crusader |
| C/n (msn): | 201 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location | |
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| 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: | 696685 |
| Photo Comment |
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In the early 1960s, a dozen F-8As were converted to DF-8F drone controllers for use on the Navy's various target ranges. This one retains the 1964 colours of Utility Squadron 8 (VU-8), NAS Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. The last of the Crusaders left navy service in 1987. 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 138 times. |