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DOUGLAS SKYRAY/Bu. 124587



Bureau #: 124587
Construction #: -
Civil Registration:
  None
  Model(s):
  XF4D-1 Skyray
Name: None
Status: Displayed
Last info: 2012

History:
Delivered to U.S. Navy as Bu. 124587.
BOC: N/A.
SOC: N/A.
- Set world speed record of 752.944 mph on October 3, 1953.
-- Flown by Navy Lt-Cdr James B. Verdin.
- Loaned to GE Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, July 1955-1960.
U.S. Naval Museum of Armament & Technology, NAS China Lake, 19??-2012.

Source(s):
Preserved US Military Aircraft.
Joe Baugher's Serial Numbers Page
Photo Source(s):
Brian Lockett - Goleta Air & Space Museum.


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