City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:24 March 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:448779Submit Correction
View count: 407
This A-7A is loaded out with two inert 1000 lb. Mk52 aerial mines (one under each wing). 153173 was assigned to VA-93 from early 1976 through 24 April 1977. Retired to MASDC on 2 June 1977, it was eventually converted to an A-7P for the Portuguese AF with s/n 5533 (later 15533). It was lost on 25 July 1995 near Baleizao, Portugal due to engine failure. The pilot had a successful ejection.
Registration / Serial:153173
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7A Corsair II
C/n (msn):A82
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Photo Date:24 March 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:24 March 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:448779Submit Correction
View count: 407
This A-7A is loaded out with two inert 1000 lb. Mk52 aerial mines (one under each wing). 153173 was assigned to VA-93 from early 1976 through 24 April 1977. Retired to MASDC on 2 June 1977, it was eventually converted to an A-7P for the Portuguese AF with s/n 5533 (later 15533). It was lost on 25 July 1995 near Baleizao, Portugal due to engine failure. The pilot had a successful ejection.
Registration / Serial:153173
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7A Corsair II
C/n (msn):A82
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Photo Date:24 March 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact