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United States Navy - McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee 127511
United States Navy - McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee 127511 ( base code NP, call-sign 81), of VC-3. The wing-tips show the mounting-pylon for thw 200 US gallon wing-tip drop tanks. 1955: VC-3 as NP 106. Date: circa 1954
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1954 1955 Banshee Call Sign Code Drop Gallon Mcdonnell Tanks Wing Tip Base
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This photograph showcases the United States Navy's McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee jet fighter, specifically the aircraft with the base code NP and call sign 81, which was assigned to VC-3 squadron. The image, estimated to have been taken around 1954, highlights the distinctive wingtips of the Banshee, each equipped with a mounting pylon for 200 US gallon wing-tip drop tanks. These external fuel tanks extended the aircraft's range and endurance during long-duration flights. At the time, this photograph was taken, VC-3 was known as NP-106. The F2H-3 Banshee, a versatile and powerful carrier-based fleet defense fighter, was a significant addition to the United States Navy's aviation fleet during the mid-1950s. Its distinctive V-tail design and swept wings made it a formidable presence in the skies, and its ability to carry various types of weapons, including rockets and bombs, made it a valuable asset in the defense of the country. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of naval aviation during a pivotal period in the Cold War era.
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