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"Crouze": the LTV F-8E(FN) Crusader - by G. Marie (April 30, 2008)
The F-8E(FN) Crusader was specially developed for the French Navy and was the only interceptor in Aéronavale service until 1999. This article describes its development and operational history.

Colours & Markings: F-8E(FN) "Crouze" - by G. Marie (April 30, 2008)
A series of profiles by Gaëtan Marie showing the colours and markings of the F-8E(FN) Crusader in Aéronavale service.

The Naval Mustangs - by G. Marie (April 1, 2008)
At the end of World War II, the need to escort B-29 bombers all the way to Japan and back led to "Project Seahorse", an attempt to use the North American P-51 on aircraft carriers...

Into Friendly Fire: the RP-63 "Pinball" - by G. Marie (March 25, 2008)
During World War II, the unprecedented need for aerial gunners led to the development of the Bell RP-63 "Pinball", a flying target...

Operation Outward- by G. Marie (March 18, 2008)
During one of the least-known aerial campaigns of World War II, Great-Britain sent thousands of unmanned and silent raiders to wreak havoc in occupied Europe...