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USN - United States Marine Corps North American FJ-4B Fury
United States Navy / United States Marine Corps North American FJ-4B Fury, BuNo 141469, 60, of 7 Naval Air Reserve Training Unit at Naval Air Station New York / Floyd Bennett Field (unit code 7R). FJ-4B 141469 was written off on 1 December 1962 near NAS New York. Date: 1962
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1962 Bennett Buno Code Corps Floyd Fury Reserve Unit Written December
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1. Title: A Fateful Day for a USN FJ-4B Fury at Floyd Bennett Field, New York, 1962 This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the moment of a United States Marine Corps (USMC) North American FJ-4B Fury, registration number BuNo 141469, taking off from Naval Air Station New York (NAS New York), also known as Floyd Bennett Field, in 1962. The FJ-4B Fury, a versatile and powerful jet trainer and fighter, was a mainstay of the US Navy and US Marine Corps' aviation fleets during the Cold War era. The image shows the aircraft, with the unit code 7R of 7 Naval Air Reserve Training Unit (NARTU), taxing along the runway before taking to the skies. The Fury's distinctive shape, with its swept wings and tailfin, is clearly visible against the backdrop of the gray, overcast day. The photograph captures the raw power and grace of the FJ-4B in flight, as it climbs steadily into the sky, leaving a trail of exhaust in its wake. However, this particular Fury, with the serial number 141469 and the nickname "60," would not have a long career. Tragically, it was written off on December 1, 1962, near NAS New York. The circumstances surrounding its demise are not documented in the photograph, but the image serves as a poignant reminder of the risks and challenges faced by the brave men and women who flew these aircraft during a critical period in American military history. The photograph is a testament to the rich history of aviation at NAS New York and the important role that the US Navy and US Marine Corps played in shaping the skies above. It also underscores the importance of preserving the legacy of these historic aircraft and the stories they tell.
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