I hate to tell you this we did not spend 3 months in Hong Kong -when we lost the screw--we went into Japan for dry dock-I think Yokohama--it was the year the Worlds Fair was there-I was a fireman-M Division on that last cruise-we also went into DaNang Harbor-for parts for the #3 elevator that broke--hope this helps you --Carl Mills
The Shang broke a screw on the '70 cruise and we had to spend 3 months on the line to pick up the slack. Imagine, three months in Hong Kong!
I saw a series of plat camera photos of an F-8 flaming out on recovery. The pilot got out, just barely before it went into Davy Jones locker. I never heard if he lived through it or not. Imagine your parachute opening below flight deck level.
I am not really into American jets, I prefer the Russian ones but I've got a hand it Vought they have created legendary planes like the A-7 and the F-8. Both veterans both a little out shined by the Phantoms, but true fighters at heart. May all the brave pilots who died in those planes rest in peace, no matter for what they fought for, they died serving their ideals and that's worthy of our respect
Love the shot of the Crusader sniffin' 6 on the '4. Single engine, belching smoke, puking fuel, raw gun fighter and attack jets they were. No disrespect to modern fighters, but couldn't they make 'em smoke or something? Crusader was mean and pretty . . . well, and pretty mean.
thanks for putting on these video im very please that i can watch this hope i can see more of these film love ever bit THANK YOU i was on this ship that USS SHANGRI-lacvs38
The reason we love these cold war jets is because they're required hands on pilot skills to fly them not computers like today. Also they were immensely powerful, physically big and very loud. There'll never again be jets like the F8, F4, The Thud, The lightning, Mig 21, The Viggen etc. They'll be sadly missed by all aviation enthusiasts.
I hate to tell you this we did not spend 3 months in Hong Kong -when we lost the screw--we went into Japan for dry dock-I think Yokohama--it was the year the Worlds Fair was there-I was a fireman-M Division on that last cruise-we also went into DaNang Harbor-for parts for the #3 elevator that broke--hope this helps you --Carl Mills
carlmills100 3 months ago in playlist USS Shangri-La CV-CVA-CVS-38
My Grandfather flew those. I will miss him, he had great stories.
Grundalizer 1 year ago
The Shang broke a screw on the '70 cruise and we had to spend 3 months on the line to pick up the slack. Imagine, three months in Hong Kong!
I saw a series of plat camera photos of an F-8 flaming out on recovery. The pilot got out, just barely before it went into Davy Jones locker. I never heard if he lived through it or not. Imagine your parachute opening below flight deck level.
exenrontexas 2 years ago
@exenrontexas
he was Lietuenant J. Kryway
and yes he lived
Novantii 1 year ago
It´s funny when it takes off !
bobinhobr 2 years ago
I am not really into American jets, I prefer the Russian ones but I've got a hand it Vought they have created legendary planes like the A-7 and the F-8. Both veterans both a little out shined by the Phantoms, but true fighters at heart. May all the brave pilots who died in those planes rest in peace, no matter for what they fought for, they died serving their ideals and that's worthy of our respect
NazarovVv 2 years ago
Love the shot of the Crusader sniffin' 6 on the '4. Single engine, belching smoke, puking fuel, raw gun fighter and attack jets they were. No disrespect to modern fighters, but couldn't they make 'em smoke or something? Crusader was mean and pretty . . . well, and pretty mean.
NeverforgetElvis 2 years ago
thanks for putting on these video im very please that i can watch this hope i can see more of these film love ever bit THANK YOU i was on this ship that USS SHANGRI-lacvs38
tricky062 3 years ago
The reason we love these cold war jets is because they're required hands on pilot skills to fly them not computers like today. Also they were immensely powerful, physically big and very loud. There'll never again be jets like the F8, F4, The Thud, The lightning, Mig 21, The Viggen etc. They'll be sadly missed by all aviation enthusiasts.
Wanobi99 3 years ago 7
Well actually modern planes have better thrust to weight ratios than older ones.
You are right thought they required a lot of hands on skill to fly them.
CVKent317 2 years ago
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MiGKillerInACrusader 2 years ago
@Wanobi99 You can't forget the F-14 Tomcat
xTomcatsForeverVF84x 1 year ago
Skyhawk passin' gas to the Crusader...
Hello, Shang.
Bluebonnett52 3 years ago
why do I love this plane so much?
ProjectCC 3 years ago
maybe because it was better than the phantom that replaced it
pramboy74 3 years ago 4
yup i think that's about right
ProjectCC 3 years ago
WHATs up with everybody WHERE ARE ALL THESE AIRMAN WOW maybe one day thell be here RICK LOY
tricky062 3 years ago