National Airport, Wahington DC. October 25, 1960. Adm. James S. Russell, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, welcomes John Konrad who flew the first experimental XF8U-1 Crusader, to present to Adm Russell. Admiral Russell will turn the airplane over to the
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