Philip West. This print depicts the F-8E Crusader of Cmdr. Harold "Hal" Marr along with his wing man, Lt.(JG) Phil Vampatella, as they make a high speed, low level victory fly-by alongside the deck of the USS Hancock on June 12, 1966. The Crusaders of VF 211, known as the Checkmates, achieved the admirable record of being the highest scoring F-8 Squadron of the Vietnam War. 32"x 24½" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist. #0007054