File:F-8H Crusader of VF-13 escorts Egyptian Tupolev Tu-16 in May 1969.jpg

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English: A U.S. Navy Vought F-8H Crusader (BuNo 148639) of Fighter Squadron 13 (VF-13) "Night Cappers" intercepting an Egyptian Tupolev Tu-16 bomber (NATO reporting code: "Badger") during the NATO exercise "Dawn Patrol", 3 May 1969. VF-13 was assigned to Attack Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La (CVA-38) for a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea from 7 January to 29 July 1969.
Date 3 May 1969
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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USN 1141077
Source U.S. Navy photo USN 1141077

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