Trumpeter 1/32 Trumpeter F8J Crusader USN FighterThe F 8 Crusader was one of the first true supersonic carrier based fighter aircraft to be developed. In 1952, the US Navy was modernizing its carrier fighter force. From all the proposals, the new F 8 Crusader stood out and won the competition, it's maiden flight taking place on March 25th 1955. The design of the F 8 was unique in that the pitch of the entire wing could be adjusted in flight (up to +7) to allow for a proper angle of approach at low