The Vought F-8 Crusader, “The Last Gunfighter,” proved that cannons still ruled the skies. Capable of 1,225 mph and armed with four 20 mm guns, it dominated in Vietnam dogfights long after missiles ...

The Vought F-8 Crusader is perhaps best remembered for having many nicknames. Thanks to its supersonic speed and how it could safely takeoff even with its wings folded, pilots liked calling it "the ...