
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | 152669 |
Military Code: | NF-306 |
Other Marks: | 06 |
Aircraft Original Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
Aircraft Generic Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
Aircraft Version: | LTV A-7A Corsair II |
C/n (msn): | A26 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Unit Markings: | VA-93 / CVW-5 |
Location | |
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City / Area: | Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
Country: | International Airspace |
Ship / Rig: | USS Midway CV41 |
Photo Date: | 25 February 1977 |
Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
Photo ID: | 448561 |
Photo Comment |
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This A-7A is loaded out with six live 1000 lb. Mk.83 bombs (three under each wing). This was a good load configuration for the A-7, as it was lower drag than having them mounted on multiple ejector racks (MERs). 152669 arrived at MASDC on 26 May 1977. It was used as a parts airframe for the Portuguese A-7P program. After that it was evidently sold surplus, and at last report was at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation in Sevierville, TN. awaiting restoration. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 24 March 2022, and has since been viewed 1384 times. |