| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 67-14583 |
| Alternate Serial: | 14583 |
| Military Code: | ED |
| Aircraft Original Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Version: | LTV YA-7D Corsair II |
| C/n (msn): | D2 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 6512 TS |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Edwards - AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KEDW IATA: EDW Local: EDW Other: - |
| Photo Date: | December 1983 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 39412 |
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This is the second of three prototype YA-7D Corsair IIs delivered to the USAF in 1968. It was also the last to use the P&W TF-30 engine of the Navy's A-7As; the Air Force opting for a more powerful licensed built Rolls Royce Spey. Used for type testing and on-going development flying at Edwards, it was retired in 1998. The DIGITAC (digital tactical aircraft control) titles were applied for the first totally fiber optic-controlled flight using a single-fiber flight-control system on March 24, 1982. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 February 2018, and has since been viewed 790 times. |