shortly after the arrival, a french Crusader in old color style, from 14F, based at Landivisiau.
See the insignia of 14th Flotille under the canopy ( white skull with red scarf ) w/o febr77
Initially built as an F-8A and was converted to DF-8F in 1963. It went to AMARG as “2F0185” on Dec 7th, 1970. Now it is on display at Pima Air and Space Museum.
This French Navy F-8 Crusader is preserved at BAN Landivisiau. Originally, the French Navy obtained 42 Crusaders and these were assigned to the carriers "Clemenceau" and "Foch". This aircraft carries a special c/s and "1964-1999" on top of its wings.
This French Navy F-8 Crusader is preserved at BAN Landivisiau. Originally, the French Navy obtained 42 Crusaders and these were assigned to the carriers "Clemenceau" and "Foch". This aircraft carries a special c/s and "1964-1999" on top of its wings.
Wearing different clothes to the last time it appeared here, this Crusader is preserved at the huge Pima Air & Space Museum, next door to Davis-Monthan AFB.