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October 14th 03, 07:56 PM
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For me the winner would be the F-8. You never forget your first love.
Whether it was climbing out of Key West after a Cuban MIG, doing a vertical pass on a Bear, or flying under the power lines in southern California trying to sneak up on Yuma it was great aircraft. Well, the F-8U3 had a J-75 tuned to 29,000 lbs of thrust ... that might have granted your wish. Of course, it would have retained the Gator's endearing flying qualities at the blunt end of the boat. No jet ever made (or that ever will be made) had enough power. R / John 
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