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The ailerons on a Crusader are inbord of the wing fold ,therefore all control surfaces are active even with the wings folded..This type of flight is not adviasble but has happened more than once.
Another interesting first for the Crusader is it was the first aircraft to shoot itself down.The prototype F8U-3 injested spent shell casings when it fired its cannons which led to engine failure and crash."Crusader,last of the gunfighters." ed
The prototype F8U-3 injested spent shell casings when it fired its cannons which led to engine failure and crash
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The Crusader was capable of flying in this state, though the pilot would be required to lose weight ...