Inside an F-8 cockpit, a Navy pilot recounts Vietnam's changing air war.
Hear Commander J.R. Brown describe the training, tactics, and combat missions that defined his time over Vietnam in the F-8 Crusader. As the threat evolved with new aircraft, anti-aircraft fire, and missiles, his firsthand account reveals how Navy pilots adapted and helped reshape fighter instruction. Sign up to experience a sharp, personal view of air combat under pressure.
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