A training film based on flight operations of U.S. Navy F8U-1 Crusader fighter aircraft in the United States. An F8U-1 taxis and takes off from a runway. A pilot at the instrument panel of the F8U-1 in the cockpit. The F8U-1 taxis and takes off to show working of rudder, retracting of landing gear, lowering of wings at various levels of speed. The pilot moves the wing incidence handle to down position and brings lock handle to lock handle. Switches are turned on the instrument panel. The F8U-1 at high altitude. The exhaust temperature meter and the oil pressure meter of the F8U-1.
A film based on flight operations of U.S. Navy F8U-1 Crusader fighter aircraft in the United States. An F8U-1 in flight. Speed break is applied on the airborne F8U-1. The aircraft stalls in the sky. It extends landing gear. One wing drop marks the stall.
A film based on flight operations of U.S. Navy F8U-1 Crusader fighter aircraft in the United States. An F8U-1 in flight. The pilot retards the throttle to idle and extends landing droops through an emergency system to control the spinning of the aircraft. The F8U-1 spins and dives. It is in flight.
A film based on flight operations of U.S. Navy F8U-1 Crusader fighter aircraft in the United States. An F8U-1 prepares for an air refueling. The F8U-1 with wing down and wing leading edge in cruise droop position. The pilot turns off all electrical equipment and places the probe switch in out position. The probe extends from the ferrying door of the F8U-1 and approaches drogue. A hose and the drogue make engagement with the receiving aircraft. The hose and the drogue disconnects from the plane after admission of the fuel. The probe retracts. The probe switch held at in position by the pilot.
Training film about APS-67 Radar operating system and an intercept mission by U.S. Navy F8U-1 Crusader fighter aircraft, United States. F8U-1E and F8U-2 in flight. APS-67 Radar installation shows intercept and attack procedures. F8U-1 in flight. Pilot turns radar function switch in stand by mode and radar gain all the way down. Brilliance control being adjusted before artificial horizon is achieved. FTC switch being turned to normal and tune knob is set to auto by pilot to achieve automatic radar tuning. Pilot presses test button. Radar scope in view. Master command switch is turned on. Radar is operated in search mode. Animation details intercept operation. F8U -1 in flight. Target appears on a radar scope. Artificial horizon seen on a radar scope. Pilot adjusts minimum range control. Radar scope shows exact position of target. Animation depicts the target. Missile being fired from F8U-1. Target explodes.
Film introduces U.S. Navy F8U-1E Crusader and F8U-2 Crusader aircraft and compares them with the F8U-1 Crusader aircraft, United States. F8U-1E and F8U-2 parked at an airfield. Pilot makes an inspection. Three pneumatic system pressure gauges located on right hand forward fuselage of F8U-2. A pair of air scoops added to provide additional cooling air to after burner. Ventral fins on each side of plane. Pilot boards the F8U-2. F8U-2 cockpit arrangement shows instrument panel with various switches and indicators. Scope for APS-67 radar in F8U-2. APS-67 control panel on left console. Armament panel with indicators. Chart depicts AC and DC generator installation due to additional radar system installed. Pilot control knob on air conditioning panel. Emergency canopy handle located on instrument panel hood. Airmen around F8U-2. F8U-2 takes off from an airfield.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy ©2026 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2026 CriticalPast LLC.