VOUGHT F-8 CRUSADER - How the Gator Became America’s HotRod - (Full Story)

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#F8Crusader #Vought #MilitaryAviation #coldwarjet Vought F-8 Crusader, who does not love this legend of an aircraft, one which every school kid had stuck on their wall or hanging from their ceiling, I have been meaning to make this video for a long time, so here it is, my love letter to the F-8. Ever had one of those streaks where everything clicks—every card’s an ace, every move pure gold—until, wham, it all crashes down? Vought knew that feeling. After their stunning F4U Corsair ruled the skies, the jet age hit them like a bad poker hand: flop after flop, each design a twos-and-sevens mess. By 1952, they were on their last legs, staring down the barrel of a Navy contract that screamed “do or die.” One final roll of the dice, one last kiss for luck, and Vought bet it all on the F8 Crusader. What rolled out wasn’t just a fighter—it was the Gator, the MiG Master, the Last Gunfighter. How did a company on the ropes pull off this hotrod miracle? Why did pilots call it a thrill worth betting their lives on? In this multi-part series, we’re diving deep into the Crusader’s wild ride—from Chance Vought’s big dreams to a jet that screamed America’s grit. So, grab a mug of Earl Grey, crack open some Snickerdoodles, and let’s unravel the story of how the F8 Crusader clawed its way to glory. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell—you won’t want to miss a single minute of this sky-shredding saga! =========== CONTENTS =========== 00:00:23 - Vought F-8 Crusader: Last Chance 00:03:01 - Vought F-8 Crusader: Origins 00:07:19 - Vought F-8 Crusader: Three Strikes…. Not Out! 00:12:10 - Vought F-8 Crusader: Last Roll of the Dice 00:24:26 - Vought F-8 Crusader: First Flight and Testing 00:30:36 - Vought F-8 Crusader: Speed Star 00:37:03 - Vought F-8 Crusader: Guns, Missiles and Models 00:53:01 - Vought F-8 Crusader: Eyes in the Sky 00:58:33 - Vought F-8 Crusader: Cameras over Cuba 01:08:36 - Vought F-8 Crusader: The French and the Juliets 01:13:10 - Vought F-8 Crusader: Twosader ================ Sources ================ JL DownUnder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D4X1om65_c&t=380s https://www.warhistoryonline.com/aircraft/vought-f-8-crusader.html https://www.seaforces.org/usnair/VF/Fighter-Squadron-24.htm Original footage and recreated scenes may not be 100% accurate to the event being described but has been used for dramatic effect. This is because there may not have been original footage of a particular event available, or copyright prevents us from showing it. Our aim is to be as historically true as we can be given the materials available. “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO AND OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY Hello, what you doing all the way down here. Remember to hit the like button, leave a comment and subscribe.