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Monday, April 18, 2016

F7U-3 129558

     Here is a set of factory images of F7U-3 129558 as she looked factory fresh in October 28, 1953.

     129558 was the 42nd F7U-3 built. The initial delivery date was April 28, 1954. The aircraft returned to CVA for modification on November 20, 1954. The aircraft was then delivered to VA-12 on December 13, 1955. 129558 was Stricken at Cecil Field, FL October 5, 1956 after a fire on the ground.  NARA II RG72AC photos

CVA-18346-F7U-3-129558-Left-Side-View-19531028

CVA-18348-F7U-3-129558-Front-View-Rocket-Pack-and-Pylons-19531028

CVA-18349-F7U-3-129558-Left-Front-View-19531028

CVA-18350-F7U-3-129558-Right-Front-View-19531028

CVA-18351-F7U-3-129558-Right-Rear-View-19531028

CVA-18352-F7U-3-129558-Left-Side-View-Wings-Folded-19531028

CVA-18353-F7U-3-129558-Front-View-Wings-Folded-19531028

CVA-18354-F7U-3-129558-Right-Side-View-19531028

CVA-18355-F7U-3-129558-Front-View-19531028

CVA-18357-F7U-3-129558-Rear-View-19531028