Picture yourself in the US Navy in the 1950s. You're a pilot, and you are called out to fly an interception mission. It starts with you climbing up forever to get in the cockpit, and ends with you landing on a carrier that you cannot see below you because your angle of attack is so high. Welcome to the world of the Chance Vought F7U Cutlass, a plane that is bizarre yet beautiful. These photos show the one that is undergoing restoration in Washington. Somewhere I have a photo of this plane from back when, and as soon as I find it, I'll put it up here. Next Month: Bf109G-10 Tidbits | |