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Vought F-8E FN Crusader 30
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Vought F-8E FN Crusader 30
Aeronavale - Vought F-8E(FN) Crusader 30 of 14F. at a very soggy Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton on 5 September 1970. Date: 1970
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1970 Aeronavale Crusader Soggy Vought Yeovilton
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This evocative photograph captures the moment a Vought F-8E FN Crusader, registration number 30 of the French Naval Aviation (Aeronavale) squadron 14F, taxis through a muddy runway at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, England on September 5, 1970. The Crusader, a twin-engine, supersonic fighter aircraft, was manufactured by Vought Aircraft Company in the United States and was adopted by the French Navy in the late 1950s. This particular Crusader, adorned with the distinctive 14F squadron markings, was part of a larger contingent of French naval aircraft that were based at Yeovilton during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The soggy conditions at the airbase are a testament to the challenging weather conditions that naval aviators often face in their daily operations. The Crusader's powerful engines and agile design made it a formidable fighter aircraft, and its service with the French Navy spanned over two decades, providing valuable contributions to France's military aviation capabilities. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the Crusader's impressive presence on the runway and the determination of its pilots to overcome the elements in the pursuit of their mission.
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