F-8s and RF-8s on the Hancock

Navy Chief

Navy Chief

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Note: you can see a AME sitting on a TMU-70 Lox cart. The F-8's lox converter was not removable like most Cold War aircraft, necessitating a mobile cart. Also, not exactly sure, but the vehicle on the opposite side is either a electric cart or a huffer. But what I find most interesting is the front end of it appears to be modified Willys jeep.1000073593.jpg
 
Navy Chief said:
Note: you can see a AME sitting on a TMU-70 Lox cart. The F-8's lox converter was not removable like most Cold War aircraft, necessitating a mobile cart. Also, not exactly sure, but the vehicle on the opposite side is either a electric cart or a huffer. But what I find most interesting is the front end of it appears to be modified Willys jeep.View attachment 184650
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Hey Pete.
That pic was taken either on the Hancock or the Bonnie Dick (circa 66/67). Modex 452 is a VF-24 F 8-C - I was an ordie then with them. The jeeps had one tire in the back and two in front. The Modex of the 100 series were of VF-211 We called them Brand- X
The Jeep was electric cart. Most F-8's needed both AC and DC cables for start up.
 
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