In the early 1960's
the US Navy returned to its pre-WWII "Golden Wings" markings to
improve esprit de corps and recruitment.
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This F-4 Phantom is
the squadron commander's aircraft from VF-3 aboard the nuclear carrier
Enterprise, signified by the blue tail. VF-3 carried the "Felix the
Cat" markings it had carried when aboard the Lexington up until it's loss
at the Battle of the Coral Sea.
Michael
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