| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 135868 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5868 |
| Military Code: | 203-AF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American FJ Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American AF-1/FJ Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | North American FJ-3 Fury |
| C/n (msn): | 194-95 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-33 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | New York / USS Intrepid [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | New York, United States |
| Collection: | Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 2 June 2016 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 711532 |
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On display aboard museum ship CVS-11 USS Intrepid. This immaculately restored Fury is in the colors of VF-33 "Tarsiers" that flew from USS Intrepid. The squadron took part in NATO exercise Operation Strikeback from the carrier in 1957. The FJ-3 was similar to the FJ-2 but had an enlarged intake and the more powerful J65-W-4 engine. The leading edge slats were replaced by extended leading edges with fences. The FJ-3 started reaching USN squadrons in Sep 1954, starting with VF-173 "Jesters." A total of 538 FJ-3s were ordered, these equipping 21 USN and four USMC units. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 July 2024, and has since been viewed 223 times. |