Her 'AF' markings suggest that this old 'Whale' was last operated by VAK-208, a refueling squadron based at NAS Alameda. In October 2003, after 28 years in store in the desert, she was released to the Yanks Air Museum, Chino, CA.
These three RF-8G Crusaders are visible just beyond the entrance gate at the start of the Pima Museum's AMARG tour.
The centre RF-8G is Bu.No 145633 which was last operated by VFP-206 and retired in March 1987.
These three RF-8G Crusaders are visible just beyond the entrance gate at the start of the Pima Museum's AMARG tour.
The centre RF-8G is Bu.No 145633 which was last operated by VFP-206 and retired in March 1987.