1/72 Scale USN VF-162 The Hunters F-8E Crusader Jet Fighter Aircraft Model Kit

Description: Welcome to EAGLE KINGDOM STORE Contact Us Add to Favorite Fast Shipping Hassle Free Return eBay Money Back Guarantee Authenticity Guarantee 1/72 Scale USN VF-162 The Hunters F-8E Crusader Jet Fighter Aircraft Model Kit Features 1/72nd scaleAccurately detailed panel lines and rivets; Precisely detailed cockpit and landing gearAuthentic "Cartograf" decals for two versions includedPositionable canopy, wing, leading edge flaps, tail hook, landing gear, speed brake, and stabilatorsPaint and glue not included Item Description The Vought F-8 Crusader (originally F8U) is a single-engine, supersonic, carrier-based air superiority jet aircraft[2] built by Vought for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps (replacing the Vought F7U Cutlass), and for the French Navy. The first F-8 prototype was ready for flight in February 1955. The F-8 served principally in the Vietnam War. The Crusader was the last American fighter with guns as the primary weapon, earning it the title "The Last of the Gunfighters".[3] The RF-8 Crusader was a photo-reconnaissance development and operated longer in U.S. service than any of the fighter versions. RF-8s played a crucial role in the Cuban Missile Crisis, providing essential low-level photographs impossible to acquire by other means.[3] United States Navy Reserve units continued to operate the RF-8 until 1987. Fighter Squadron 162 or VF-162 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy established on 1 September 1960 and disestablished on 29 January 1971VF-162 served 6 Vietnam deployments:[2] 1 August 1963 – 10 March 1964, operating F-8As from the USS Oriskany5 April-16 December 1965, operating F-8Es from the USS Oriskany. On 5 October F-8E #150848 was hit by a SA-2 Guideline SAM over North Vietnam, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued.[3]29 May-16 November 1966, operating F-8Es from the USS Oriskany. On 11 July F-8E #150902 was hit by anti-aircraft fire over North Vietnam, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued.[3] On 14 July F-8E #150908 was damaged in a dogfight with a Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) MiG, the pilot CDR Dick Bellinger ejected successfully and was rescued.[3] On 19 July F-8E #150919 was shot down southeast of Hanoi, the pilot LT Terry Dennison was captured but died in captivity, his remains were returned in March 1974.[3][4] On 6 August F-8E #150300 was hit by antiaircraft fire, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued.[3] On 6 October F-8E #145924 was hit by antiaircraft fire, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued.[3] On 9 October CDR Dick Bellinger shot down a VPAF MiG-21.[5]16 June 1967 – 31 January 1968, operating F-8Es from the USS Oriskany. On 16 July F-8E #150925 was hit by an SA-2, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued.[6] On 19 July F-8E #150899 was damaged by antiaircraft fire and crashed on landing, the pilot CDR Herbert Hunter was killed.[6][7] On 20 July F-8E #150916 crashed into the sea on launch, the pilot ejected underwater and was rescued.[6] On 11 September F-8E #150910 crashed due to lack of fuel the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued.[6] On 26 October F-8E #150310 was hit by an SA-2, the pilot LTJG Charles Rice ejected successfully, was captured and released on 14 March 1973.[4][6] On 14 December LT Richard Wyman shot down a VPAF MiG-17.[5] On 4 January F-8E #150865 was hit by an SA-2, the pilot LTJG Richard Minnich was killed and his remains were returned in December 1985.[4][6]1 February-18 September 1969, operating F-8Js from the USS Ticonderoga5 March-17 December 1970, operating F-8Hs from the USS Shangri-La. On 30 April F-8H #148650 crashed into the sea on launch the pilot ejected successfully and landed on the carrier deck.[8] On 8 May F-8H #147916 crashed into the sea while landing, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued.[8] On 12 August F-8H #148660 experienced fuel problems while on a combat air patrol, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued.[8] On 20 October F-8H #148643 engine failure on takeoff, the pilot ejected successfully and was rescued.[8]VF-162 had the second highest combat loss rate after VF-111 of the F-8 fighter units deployed to Vietnam. As long as you are satisfied with your purchase from our store, please leave us positive feedback. Your feedback is very important to our store and we greatly appreciate it! 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