Aircraft Photo of 153173 | LTV A-7A Corsair II | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #448779
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:153173
Military Code:NF-315
Other Marks:15
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):A82
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VA-93 / CVW-5
Location
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 Thomas
Photo ID: 448779
Photo Comment

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.

This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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