F-8 Crusader Model
The Vought F-8 Crusader (originally F8U) was a single-engine, supersonic, carrier-based air superiority jet aircraft built by Vought for the United States Navy and Marine Corps
In 1952, the Chance Vought Company submitted a
design in response to a Navy request for proposals to
build a supersonic daytime fighter aircraft The Navy
awarded Vought the contract on 29 June 1953. The
F8U first flew on 25 March 1955, the first delivery was
in March 1957. By the time the last delivery was made
in January 1965, 1,264 had been accepted for the
Navy, the Marine Corps and foreign military use. The
Crusader was last reported in squadron by VFP-206 on
1 April 1987 at NAF Washington, D.C. A single-seat,
single-engine daytime fighter, the F8U was distinctive
for its high wing with variable incidence to alter landing
speed. The F8U was redesignated F-8 in 1962.
XF8U-1 138899-138901 138901 (canceled)
F8U-1 (F-8A) 140444-140446, 141336-141362,
142408-142415, 143677-143821, 144427-
144606 (144462-144606 canceled)
F8U-1E (F-8B) 145416-145545
F8U-1P (RF-8A) 141363, 144607-144625, 145604-145647,
146822-146905 (146902-146905 canceled),
147078-147084 (canceled)
F8U-1T (TF-8A) 145648-145659 (canceled)
XF8U-2 140447-140448
F8U-2 (F-8C) 145546-145603, 146906-147034
F8U-2N (F-8D) 147035-147077 (147073-147077 canceled),
147896-147925, 148627-148710
F8U-2NE (F-8E) 149134-149227, 150284-150355, 150654-
150683, 150843-150932, 151732-151755
F8U-3 146340-146341, 147085-147100 (147088-
147100 canceled)
VMCJ-2 Playboys RF-8A Model
VMCJ-2 Playboys RF-8A Model Fly with the Playboys of VMCJ-2 in this handcrafted F-8 model. Each piece is carved from wood and handpainted to provide a piece you’ll love. 18 inches On December 1, 1955, the squadron was redesignated as … Read More
VMFA-333 Fighting Shamrocks F-8 Model
VMFA-333 Fighting Shamrocks F-8 Model Fly with the Fighting Shamrocks of VMFA-333 in this handcrafted F-8 model. Each piece is carved from wood and handpainted to provide a piece you’ll love. 18 inches. World War II Marine Scout Bombing Squadron … Read More
VU-10 Proud Pelicans (1965) F-8 Crusader Model
VU-10 Proud Pelicans (1965) F-8 Crusader Model Fly with the VU-10 again with this F-8 Crusader model. Each model is carefully carved from wood and expertly painted to provide a unique and treasured piece. Fleet Utility Squadron Ten was originally … Read More
VC-10 Challengers F-8 Crusader Model
VC-10 Challengers F-8 Crusader Model Fly with the VC-10 Challengers again with this F-8 Crusader model. Each model is carefully carved from wood and expertly painted to provide a unique and treasured piece. VC-10 Composite Squadron Challengers is an inactive … Read More
VC-2 Fleet Composite Squadron Two F-8
VC-2 Fleet Composite Squadron Two F-8 Fly with VC-2 of Fleet Composite Squadron Two in this hand crafted F-8 Crusader model. Each piece is carefully from wood and hand painted to provide a piece you’ll love. 18 inches FLECOMPRON TWO … Read More
VF-103 Sluggers F-8 Crusader (1959) Model
VF-103 Sluggers F-8 Crusader (1959) Model Relive flying with VF-103 Sluggers in the F-8 Crusader model with 1959 marking. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a piece you’ll love! 18 inches Flying over nine different types of … Read More
VF-11 Red Rippers F-8 Crusader Model
VF-11 Red Rippers F-8 Crusader Model Capture what is was like to fly with the VF-11 Red Rippers in this F-8 Crusader. Each model is carefully carved from wood and painted by top artisans. The Red Rippers were commissioned in … Read More
VF-111 Sundowners F-8 (1970) Model
VF-111 Sundowners F-8 (1970) Model Relive flying in the Crusader in this carefully carved and painted F-8 model of the VF-111 Sundowners. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique piece of art that will go great … Read More
VF-13 Night Cappers F-8D (1968) Model
VF-13 Night Cappers F-8D (1968) Model Fly of the USS Shangri-La with the VF-13 Night Cappers in the F-8D wood model with 1968 markings. Each model is carefully carved from wood and painted to provide a unique piece you will … Read More
VF-154 Black Knights F-8 Crusader (1958) Model
VF-154 Black Knights F-8 Crusader (1958) Model Relive flying off the USS Hancock with the VF-154 Black Knights in this carefully carved and painted F-8 Model. Each model is made of wood and hand painted to provide a unique piece … Read More
VF-162 Hunters F-8E Crusader Model
VF-162 Hunters F-8E Crusader Model Fly off the USS Oriskany again in with the VF-162 Hunters in this F-8E. Each model is carved from wood and hand painted to provide a unique piece you’ll love. 18 inches. VF-162 served 6 … Read More
VF-191 Satan’s Kittens F-8 (1968) Model
VF-191 Satan’s Kittens F-8 (1968) Model Relive flying in the Crusader in this carefully carved and painted F-8 model of the VF-191 Satan’s Kittens. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique piece of art that will … Read More
VF-194 Red Lightnings F-8J (1975) Model
VF-194 Red Lightnings F-8J (1975) Model Relive flying in the Crusader in this carefully carved and painted F-8 model of the VF-194 Red Lightnings. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique piece of art that will … Read More
VF-211 Checkmates F-8 (1966) Model
VF-211 Checkmates F-8 (1966) Model Relive flying in the Crusader in this carefully carved and painted F-8 model of the VF-211 Checkmates. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique piece of art that will go great … Read More
VF-24 Fighting Renegades F-8 Model
VF-24 Fighting Renegades F-8 Model Fly again with the VF-24 Fighting Renegades in this F-8 model. Carved from wood and carefully painted, you’ll treasure this unique piece. 18 inches. Fighter Squadron 24 was originally commissioned as Fighter Squadron 211 in … Read More
VF-32 Fighting Swordsmen F-8 (1962) Model
VF-32 Fighting Swordsmen F-8 (1962) Model A beautifully carved solid 18 inch wood model of the VF-32 Fighting Swordsmen F-8 Crusader! Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide the utmost craftsmanship to display proudly. Squadron History The VFA-32 … Read More
VF-51 Screaming Eagles F-8 (1964) Model
VF-51 Screaming Eagles F-8 (1964) Model Relive flying in the Crusader in this carefully carved and painted F-8C model of the VF-51 Screaming Eagles. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique piece of art that will … Read More
VF-51 Screaming Eagles F-8J Model
VF-51 Screaming Eagles F-8J Model Fly again with one of the oldest fighter squadrons of the Pacific in this 18 inch wooden F-8J of the VF-51 Screaming Eagles. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique treasure … Read More
VF-53 Iron Angels F-8U Model
VF-53 Iron Angels F-8U Model Relive flying in the Crusader in this carefully carved and painted F-8C model of the VF-53 Iron Angels. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique piece of art that will go … Read More
VF-84 Jolly Rogers F-8C (1962) Model
VF-84 Jolly Rogers F-8C (1962) Model Relive flying in the Crusader in this carefully carved and painted F-8C model of the VF-84 Jolly Rogers. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique piece of art that will … Read More
VFP-63 Eyes of the Fleet RF-8 (1976) Model
VFP-63 Eyes of the Fleet RF-8 (1976) Model Relive flying in the Crusader in this carefully carved and painted RF-8 model of the VFP-63 Eyes of the Fleet. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique piece … Read More
VMF-312 Checkerboards F-8 (1964) Model
VMF-312 Checkerboards F-8 (1964) Model Relive flying in the Crusader in this carefully carved and painted F-8 model of the VMF-312 Checkerboards. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique piece of art that will go great … Read More
VMF-321 Hell’s Angels F-8 (1972) Model
VMF-321 Hell’s Angels F-8 (1972) Model WIP Relive flying in the Crusader in this carefully carved and painted F-8 model of the VMF-321 Hell’s Angels. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique piece of art that … Read More
VMF(AW)-235 Death Angels F-8 Model
VMF(AW)-235 Death Angels F-8 Model Fly with the Death Angels of VMF(AW)-235 Death Angels in this hand crafted F-8 Crusader. Each model is carefully carved from wood and hand painted to provide a piece you’ll love. 18 inches World War … Read More
VMF(AW)-323 Death Rattlers F-8 Model
VMF(AW)-323 Death Rattlers F-8 Model Fly with the Death Rattlers of VMF(AW)-323 in this hand crafted F-8 Model. Each piece is carefully carved from wood and hand painted to provide a piece you’ll love. 18 inches. World War II VMF-323 … Read More
VMF(AW)-451 Warlords F-8D (1963) Model
VMF(AW)-451 Warlords F-8D (1963) Model Fly with the Warlords of VMFA-451 in this hand crafted F-8D model. Each piece is carved from wood and hand painted to provide a piece you’ll love. World War II Marine Fighting Squadron 451 (VMF-451) … Read More