F-8 versus F-100
In the interest of getting back to a discussion on Naval Aviation in this
news group... (I'm tired of the War in Iraq and German Proximity Fuze
threads.)
I recently had the good fortune to talk to several former Navy reservists at
a recent Hunter Reunion for pilots. We had 35 years of VF-201 and VFA-201
folks there.
There were at least 4 guys who had transitioned into the squadron from the
USAF active duty after Viet Nam tours in F-100's. (No, I don't remember
their names.) They were great guys though. Said the F-8 and the F-100 had
nearly identical flying characteristics and genuinely enjoyed their USNR
time.
Anybody else have similar insights?
--Woody
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