Updated 28 Sep. 07

Why is there such a strong bond among Crusader drivers (and the ground troops too)? Ernest Hemingway has the answer:

"You love a lot of things if you live around them. But there isn't any woman and there isn't any horse, not any before nor after, that is as lovely as a great airplane. And men who love them are faithful to them even though they leave them for others. Man has one virginity to lose in fighters, and if it is a lovely airplane he loses it to, there is where his heart will forever be."

LACB 23 - SFO !!! 
 [Attendance is still limited to F8 drivers & special guests.  We're not snobbish,  we're just not equipped to deal with larger groups.]

It's done, and it was FUN!  Mega BZ's to Rich and the gang who put this together.  Stand by for info on LACB 24!

 

 

To ensure we continue the long tradition of annual get-togethers and to renew the bonds which tie those who associated with that magnificent Fighter aircraft, we have formed the F-8 CRUSADER ASSOCIATION INC. This will be a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to provide a real time organization to keep track of and communicate with those in our Crusader family.

A non-profit association provides some advantages which will help in the future as our numbers naturally diminish and will more clearly outline some ongoing and necessary administrative functions. We are not in competition with Tailhook and will continue to support them in every way possible. Further, there should be little or no cost to members.

Board of Directors for 2008-2009:

Non-voting Members Emeritus
Dave Morris     
     23 Ivy Home Rd.                                               
       Hampton, VA 23699      
     (H) 757 726 0192                                 
      (F) 757 726 0195
     dkmorris1@cox.net
Richard Brown
     11132 Rich Meadows Dr 
     Great Falls, VA 22066
     (H) 703 444 3259
     (O) 703 444 7978
     (F) 703 444 4880
     (C) 703 915 4318
      hotdogf8@cox.net

Non-voting Service Roles:
 Walt Quist (e-mail)                   quists@earthlink.net
4907 Island View St                 (H) 805 985 5587
Oxnard, CA 93035                  (C) 805 443 3584               
 
Dave Johnson (website)             f8@cloudnet.com
5979 17th SE                            djohnson@cloudnet.com
St. Cloud, MN 56304               (H) 320 253 5364                              
                                                 (C) 230 249 2545               
                                                 (F/V) 320 255 9778
 
 Bill Wright (roster manager)      wrightw@roadrunner.com
642 Windmill Ranch Rd            (H) 760 753 2378
Encinitas, CA 92024                 (C) 760 828 2042
                                                                  (F) 760 753 2737

Reunion Chairs
2008 - Rich Keefer

It is apparent by your continued interest and attendance at the annual Last Crusader Balls that our experiences and friendships as Crusader pilots are extraordinary in Naval Aviation. I feel it is important we don't lose that spark. -- Snake Morris

ASSISTANCE REQUESTED!
Almost all Assoc. work is done by the above mentioned group. Reunion planning is a major undertaking, and requires many volunteers to assist the Chairman. If you are willing to pitch in, click here to contact us!

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