Vought V-383 XF8U-1 Crusader

Vought V-383 XF8U-1 Crusader

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The following text from Aviation Week is not unique to the aircraft pictured:
06/27/1960. The F8U-2N is armed with four Sidewinders amd a 0.787 in (20 mm) cannon. The autopilot permits the pilot to hold altitude, heading or pitch and roll atitude by pushing a button on the control stick. A change in heading or bank angle can be made by turning a dial. The aircraft is scheduled to begin carrier test trials in the summer of 1960.
02/05/1965. First aircraft to land aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVAN-65) was a Chance Vought F8U-1 Crusader piloted by Cdr. George Talley, commander of Carrier Group 1, who was also the first pilot to be catapulted from the carrier's deck.


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The following text from Aviation Week is not unique to the aircraft pictured: 06/27/1960. The F8U-2N is armed with four Sidewinders amd a 0.787 in (20 mm) cannon. The autopilot permits the pilot to hold altitude, heading or pitch and roll atitude by pushing a button on the control stick. A change in heading or bank angle can be made by turning a dial. The aircraft is scheduled to begin carrier test trials in the summer of 1960. 02/05/1965. First aircraft to land aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVAN-65) was a Chance Vought F8U-1 Crusader piloted by Cdr. George Talley, commander of Carrier Group 1, who was also the first pilot to be catapulted from the carrier's deck.