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VFP-62 RF-8A bolter (missed landing cables). Note tail hook down.
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F8 Fighter after a successful barricade emergency landing. Enlarge photo to see more information
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Action Photo of Emergency barricade landing.
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Rare photo of Crusader on approach for landing on a carrier. Contributed: Michael Houser
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Lt Cdr Norman Youngblood ready for launch. The "Tiger's Fangs" making reference to "Youngblood's Tigers" was designed by me and stencil made by metalsmiths. USS Shangri La circa 1961. Ken Jack PH2
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Nose cone raised reveals the viewfinder, a marvel of optics to see ground beneath the RF-8A. Also the in-flight fuel probe is extended. The last two rectangular areas are oblique camera windows.
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VFP-62 RF-8A & F8-C fighters from VF-103. USS Forrestal CVA-59 Aug. 1962
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Sea Power demonstration: USS Independence (CVA-62)(top) and USS Shangri La (CVA-38). Photo: Bruce Nason
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RF-8A and A4s from VA-66 USS Intrepid 1961. Submitted: Don Van Horn PHC
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VFP-63 RF-8A Refueling from A3 "Whale"
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Dramatic photo of RF-8A on catapult Good view of the foreward camera bay. Photo- Ray Wittenauer
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VFP-62 RF-8G 1967-68 - USS Shangri La Detachment. The Last VFP-62 Detachment before squadron disestablishment in January 1968. Photo: Lt. Gary Adams
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VFP-62 RF-8A on cat ready for launch. USS Shangri La; Circa 1961. Photo: Bruce Nason
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The tiger's fangs was created by Ken Jack and the AMS crew made a stencile and painted. The "intake" is covered for engine testing on the Shangra La flight deck. Photo: Bruce Nason
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Shangri La air group and NATO formation (North Atlantic). Photo: Bruce Nason
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"Shark" frenze: VFP-62 Crusaders being sheltered from a hurricane. The densest parking you'll ever see. Photo: Bruce Nason
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