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Reconnaissance Havocs - Douglas F-3 Series
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Reconnaissance Havocs - Douglas F-3 Series
The best way to identify the F-3 reconnaissance variants of the Havocs is to find the serial number. Remember that recon birds are usually unarmed and therefore a ready target. An exception were the XF-3 and YF-3.
From Joe Baugher's excellent serial number reference site:
Serials of F-3:
39-741 Douglas XF-3 Havoc - transferred to US Navy as BD-1 BuNo 4251
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