Aircraft 145557 Data
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145557
MG-11
Vought F-8K, c/n 480
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Peter Nicholson
@ IAD
Peter Nicholson
@ IAD
Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Vought |
| Model | F-8K Search all Vought F-8K |
| Construction Number (C/N) | 480 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Number of Seats | 1 |
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Engine Type | Turbojet |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Pratt & Whitney J57-P-20A |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | 145557 |
| Alternative Code/Name | MG-11 |
| Current Status |
Owner
| Owner | United States Marine Corps |
| Address |
, United States |
User Comments
Jack Hayes, 2010-01-17 05:00:00
I was the plane captain for this aircraft at NATC PAX River. It was flown once by John Glenn. The regular test pilot was Lt Knutson. This was a really good bird and I totaly enjoyed working on it. Wish I could go back to those days!
Jack Hayes, 2009-08-20 04:00:00
I was the plane captain for this aircraft at PAX River. Lt. Knutson was the assigned pilot. He was shot down in vietnam and is pictured along side of the F8U in the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola. I took alot of pride in this bird and used to wax and clean it every weekend. John Glenn also flew it in high altitude test. I think it was in prep for the space program.